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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 18 |
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This recipe is featured in the book Diet For A Small Planet . Ingredients:
30 ounces tofu |
1/3 cup grated carrot |
1/4 cup minced leek, , scallions,or onions |
2 tablespoons ground roasted sesame seeds or 2 tablespoons ground roasted peanuts |
oil (for frying) |
Directions:
1. Cut tofu into thin slices and arrange between two layers of dishtowel.
2. Let stand for 15 minutes, then put firm pieces in the middle of a dry dishtowel, gather the corners, twist to form a sack, and squeeze tofu firmly to drain off as much moisture as possible.
3. In a shallow bowl, combine tofu with carrot, leeks, and sesame seeds.
4. Knead, as if kneading bread, for about 3 minutes.
5. When dough is smooth and holds together well, moisten palms with oil and shape dough into patties, 3 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter.
6. Pour oil into a wok (to a depth of 1 1/2 inches) or skillet (to a depth of 1/4 to 12 inch).
7. Heat oil to 375 degrees F.
8. Fry burgers until crisp and nicely browned, about 4minutes on one side, 3 minutes on the other.
9. Drain and serve hot.
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