TOFU BURGERS/ JAPANESE STYLE

Tofu Burgers/ Japanese Style image

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories Burgers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb pkg. firm tofu, cubed
1/2 medium sweet onion, minced
1 medium carrot, minced
2 Tbsp all purpose flour or gluten free baking mix
1/2 c panko bread crumbs or spelt bread crumbs
1 tsp each dried basil and dried thyme of use 2 teas. mixed herbs
1 dash(es) ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
BBQ SAUCE:
2 Tbsp vegan worcester sauce
2 Tbsp ketchup
2 Tbsp agave syrup or maple syrup
2 tsp sriracha sauce, optional spicy

Steps:

1. Burgers: 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.
2. Place well pressed tofu, veggies and remaining ingredients into a bowl and mix well to combine, like making regular meat burgers.
3. Divide 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.
4. BBQ Sauce: Combine all ingredients and spread on burgers. Add any condiments you desire; such as cabbage salad, pickles, onion, lettuce, tomato, etc....