Ingredients:
<Servings 4>
12 oz extra firm tofu, drained
1/2 small onion
6 inches length burdock root, peeled
1/2 carrot
1 egg
1/2 cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour + If the mixture is too watery, add more flour or panko (bread crumbs)
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup sesame oil or light olive oil (or blend these oils)
: teriyaki sauce :
3 tbsp tamari Shoyu (soy sauce)
3 tbsp maple syrup or mirin (Japanese sweet sake)
1/2 tbsp sake
1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions:
1. Blend tofu, burdock root, carrot, and onion in a food processor until smooth.
2. Place the tofu mixture in a medium bowl. Add the egg, flour, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
3. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and pour in 1/4 cup oil. Drop the tofu mixture into the pan in 3 equal portions.
4. Flatten with a spatula to form patties and fry for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden.
5. Put teriyaki sauce ingredients in a small pot and simmer until thickened.
6. Serve the burger with the sauce.
Posted on May 9th, 2019