Japanese inspired Leberkäse- fusion recipe as a variation
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In this article, you will learn how to make your own Japanese inspired Leberkäse easily and with just a few ingredients.
Japanese inspired Leberkäse is a creative twist on classic leberkäse, combining a traditional leberkäse base with ingredients such as dashi, white miso paste and soy sauce to create an exciting fusion of Bavarian home cooking and Japanese umami cuisine.
Important: use a dashi without additional salt so that the meatloaf is not too salty.
Fancy more creative Leberkäse recipes? Then take a look at my Mediterranean Leberkäse, pizza Leberkäse or veal Leberkäse.
But enough chatting now…
Here you can find the complete leberkäse japanese inspired recipe as a video or to read through.
Have fun and good luck making it!
Table of Contents
Leberkäse japanese inspired – What do you need to make it?
The perfect ingredients and a little patience are all you need to prepare this tasty treat in no time at all.
Ingredients per 1 kg
| Ingredient | Grams | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| pork neck | 500 g | 50 % |
| pork back fat | 200 g | 20 % |
| lean beef | 150 g | 15 % |
| dashi | 150 g | 15 % |
Spices per 1 kg
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| light miso paste | 45 g |
| soy sauce | 20 g |
| salt | 11.5 g |
| fresh parsley | 10 g |
| cutter aid | 4 g |
| Cure #1 | 2.5 g |
| black pepper | 2 g |
| white pepper | 1 g |
The equipment to make Leberkäse japanese inspired
A meat grinder cuts the meat into small pieces so it can be mixed with the seasoning. Cut the meat into pieces that fit the feed tube before grinding.
Cutter or food processor
A cutter makes the sausage mixture fine and uniform. A food processor also works for small batches.
Pie dish / jars / aluminum dish / other shapes
The shape you use to make the Japanese-inspired leberkäse is up to you. You can achieve the same result with any shape.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Cut the meat and fat
Cut the pork, beef and pork back fat into pieces that fit your grinder. Keep the meat and fat separate for a finer mixture later.
Partially freeze the meat
Place the meat in the freezer for a maximum of 30 minutes. This makes grinding easier and keeps the mixture cool during processing.
Grind the meat and fat
Grind the meat and fat separately through the finest plate (3 mm). Keeping them separate lets you add the fat later in the food processor.
Process the lean meat with the spices
Put the lean meat, cutter aid, spices, miso paste and soy sauce in the food processor. Process on the highest setting, gradually adding the chilled dashi.
Add fat and parsley
Add the fat and fresh parsley and mix. Important: The mixture must not exceed 12 °C. Keep measuring its temperature.
Grease and fill the mold
Grease your mold and firmly add the mixture in portions. This avoids air pockets and gives you clean slices.
Score the surface
Smooth the surface with a wet knife and score a criss-cross pattern. This helps the Leberkäse keep its shape instead of splitting at random.
Bake
Bake in an oven preheated to 180 °C for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 120 °C and continue baking until the core reaches 69–72 °C (156–162 °F). The time depends on your mold; allow roughly 1 hour per kg. Let it cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the mold and serving. It also makes excellent cold cuts.
Ready!
Your Japanese-inspired Leberkäse is ready. The umami from the miso and dashi makes mustard or other accompaniments unnecessary. Enjoy! 😄
Frequently asked questions
How long does Japanese-inspired Leberkäse keep?
How long does Japanese-inspired Leberkäse keep?
Once baked, it keeps in the fridge for about 5 days. You can also preserve it in jars; keep them in the fridge and use it within 2–3 weeks. When opening a jar: look, smell and taste!
What makes this Leberkäse different?
What makes this Leberkäse different?
Dashi replaces the usual water. Together with white miso paste and soy sauce, it gives the Leberkäse an intense umami flavor. You don’t need mustard or ketchup with it.
Can I try other Leberkäse variations?
Can I try other Leberkäse variations?
Absolutely! Try my Mediterranean Leberkäse, pizza Leberkäse or veal Leberkäse. Fleischwurst and poultry Fleischwurst are also worth trying.
What is dashi?
What is dashi?
What is white miso paste?
What is white miso paste?
White miso (shiro miso) is a mild, slightly sweet fermented soybean and rice paste. It adds depth without overpowering the Leberkäse. Look for it in an Asian grocery store or a well-stocked supermarket.
Hi Daniel
Thank you for your recipes; they are great!
Could you tell me what is the brand of the food processor you use in the Japanese-inspired Leberkäse? I haven't seen one like it, and it looks interesting.
Kind regards
Tim