Posted by: RisaG 11-12-99 7:44 PM
Tofu-Walnut Burgers (GF Grill)
Recipe By : Bold Vegetarian by Bharti Kirschner, p. 104-105
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soy Vegetarian Days
Amount Measure Ingredient, Preparation Method
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1 (14 oz.) carton firm tofu, drained and rinsed
1 cup onion, finely chopped
2 large cloves garlic (to 3), minced
1 tbsp. canola oil or olive oil
2 tbsp. bottled chili sauce
1/4 tsp. sambal oelek (to 1/2 tsp)
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 cup walnuts, coarsely ground
1 cup Garlic Bread Crumbs
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Garlic Bread Crumbs:
2 slices whole wheat or white bread, cubed
1 tsp. garlic chips or dehydrated garlic flakes, OR
1 tsp. garlic powder
Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, or until crisp and medium brown in color. Process along with garlic chips or flakes to a coarse powder in a blender or food processor.
Yield: 1/2 cup
Note: An alternative to using dried garlic is to rub bread cubes, after they have baked for 10 minutes, with cut end of half a garlic clove.
For burgers:
Press water out of tofu: Wrap tofu in a kitchen towel or several layers of paper towel. Place on a cutting board and put a heavy object, such as a cast-iron pan, on top. Let rest for 30-45 minutes. Remove towel or paper towels and transfer tofu to a large bowl. Using a fork, mash thoroughly.
Meanwhile, saute onion and garlic in oil until onion is limp and slightly brown around edges.
When tofu is ready, combine with onion-garlic mixture.
Add chili sauce, sambal, if desired, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, cumin and walnuts.
Place in a food processor and pulse several times so that a mealy consistency results. Add bread crumbs and mix well with a spoon.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Divide into 8 equal portions and shape into patties about 3 inches in diameter. Handle patties gently from this point; they will be delicate.
Grill or broil for 5-7 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned. Turn patties and cook other sides same way until lightly browned. Makes 8 burgers.