tofu burgers/ japanese style
This is an easy and tasty tofu burger recipe. This recipe makes nice firm burgers that don't fall apart; and using homemade BBQ sauce is the best, but store bought is fine too. This recipe is from friend who lived in Japan while husband was stationed there.(Lillian M )
prep time
10 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Pan Fry
yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound pkg. firm tofu, cubed
- 1/2 medium sweet onion, minced
- 1 medium carrot, minced
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour or gluten free baking mix
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs or spelt bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon each dried basil and dried thyme of use 2 teas. mixed herbs
- 1 dash ground nutmeg
- - salt and pepper to taste
- BBQ SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons vegan worcester sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup or maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce, optional spicy
How To Make tofu burgers/ japanese style
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Step 1Burgers: Microwave the tofu for 2 minutes. Press water out- as much as you can- the more the better. Heat onion and carrot in hot oil vegetable in skillet, until tender and carrots is soft. -
Step 2Place well pressed tofu, veggies and remaining ingredients into a bowl and mix well to combine, like making regular meat burgers.
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Step 3Divide mixture into 4 portions and shape into burgers. Fry on both sides over medium heat in a covered pan until burgers are brown , turning once.
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Step 4BBQ Sauce: Combine all ingredients and spread on burgers. Add any condiments you desire; such as cabbage salad, pickles, onion, lettuce, tomato, etc....
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Culture:
Asian
Category:
Other Sauces
Category:
Spreads
Category:
Burgers
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Tag:
#Heirloom
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#burger
Keyword:
#tofu
Ingredient:
Tofu/Soy
Method:
Pan Fry
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