Vegetarian Tofu and Burdock Root Burgers

Name: Vegetarian Tofu and Burdock Root Burgers
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 block Firm tofu; 1 Burdock root; 1 ☆ Egg; 1 tbsp ☆ Katakuriko; 1 tbsp ☆ Mayonnaise; 1 dash of each ☆ Salt and pepper; 1 tbsp Soy sauce (to season the burdock root); 1/2 tbsp Mirin (to season the burdock root); 1 Vegetable oil; 40 ml Ponzu; 1/8 Grated onion

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Since my husband was putting on weight, I created this dish to serve him a healthy and tasty dish.

The key is to slowly cook the burgers through on low heat. That will make them firm and less likely to break apart.
Mayonnaise is optional, but I recommend a small amount for taste. Don't add too much or they will become greasy tasting. Recipe by Maa

Since my husband was putting on weight, I created this dish to serve him a healthy and tasty dish.

cookpad.japan @cookpad_jp

Since my husband was putting on weight, I created this dish to serve him a healthy and tasty dish.

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Ingredients

2 servings

1 blockFirm tofu
1Burdock root
1☆ Egg
1 tbsp☆ Katakuriko
1 tbsp☆ Mayonnaise
1 dashof each ☆ Salt and pepper
1 tbspSoy sauce (to season the burdock root)
1/2 tbspMirin (to season the burdock root)
1Vegetable oil
Sauce
40 mlPonzu
1/8Grated onion

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Steps

1

Drain the tofu. I wrap the tofu in a paper towel, microwave it for 3-4 minutes, or else put a weight on top of it and let it sit in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
2

Finely shave the burdock root or thinly slice with a slicer, soak in water, then drain.
3

Lightly sauté the burdock root from Step 2 in soy sauce and mirin.
4

Place the tofu in a bowl, and mix in the burdock root from Step 3 and the ☆ ingredients until evenly incorporated.
5

No need to use your hands; use a wooden spatula. It should look like this.
6

Heat oil in a frying pan, then scoop out the batter with a spoon, and drop it into the pan. The smaller the paddies, the easier they are to eat.
7

Brown both sides over medium heat, then reduce to low heat until the paddies are cooked through. Once they are firm, they are done.
8

Serve with grated onion and ponzu dipping sauce, and bon appetit!
9

[Option] When preparing these for obento, I recommend teriyaki style: After pan frying, pour in a mixture of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar.