Tofu Burgers

Vegan

Tasty Tofu Burgers...
These are simple to make and really good. For a real pro look, use a burger press (about a fiver from good hardware or kitchen stores) - if not, a cookie cutter or lid of a jar will do. Good served on rolls or in pitta bread as the photo here shows. Add salad, relish and vegan mayo as preferred. Also nice with baked potatoes.
For a gluten-free option

replace oats with sticky brown rice - cook it for at least 30 minutes. Drain and mash a little before adding to the rest of the buger mix.
use tamari - wheat-free soya sauce also.

Serves:

Makes 4 large or 6 small burgers

Time:

30 mins

Gluten free

No nuts

No sesame

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
225g/8oz firm plain tofu
3 tbsp oats (porridge oats are fine)
2 tbsp gram flour (also called besan) or chick pea flour, available from big supermarkets, ethnic food shops or health food shops
1-2 tbsp shoyu or tamari style soya sauce
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp mixed herbs
½ tsp allspice
More oil or oil spray to fry burgers

Method:

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil. Sauté (gently fry) the onion and garlic until onion is translucent. Turn off heat, add tofu and mash the mixture with a potato masher until soft.

2. Add all other ingredients except for frying oil. Mix in until everything is thoroughly integrated.

3. Make 4 or 6 burgers – see notes above. If you aren’t using a burger press you may wish to chill the burgers for a few minutes to make cooking easier.

4. In a frying pan – preferably non-stick – heat the oil or spray. Gently fry the burgers for a few minutes until golden brown on each side.

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Comments

Submitted by IonaD on March 19, 2011 - 11:49am.

I made these without the allspice as I didn't have any in my cupboard, and they were still really tasty. The tofu holds together really well, and the texture and taste was lovely. We had them in toasted multigrain pittas with lots of salad - a winner! We even had some unused burgers that we stored in the fridge overnight for seconds the next day. I'll definitely make these again.