Best-Ever Tofu Burger
Slices of frozen tofu provide the "chewiness" associated with a truly good burger, and the dark marinade lends a "meaty" flavor and moist juices. This "burger" has all the character of its high fat cousin, without the guilt. Serve on sprouted rolls with tofu mayonnaise.
Ingredients |
| 2 lbs. medium-firm or firm tofu (NOT silken tofu), frozen at least 48 hours Marinade: 1 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons soy sauce (regular or mushroom) 2 tablespoons ketchup (fruit-juice sweetened, cane-sugar sweetened, or organic) 2 teaspoons Marmite, Vegemite or other yeast extract (gives a "beefy" flavor) or 4 teaspoons red miso 1/4 teaspoon garlic granules 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon onion powder |
| Instructions |
| 1. Thaw out the tofu. Slice each pound block into three thick slices. Place the slices on a cookie sheet covered with a couple of clean, folded tea towels. Cover the slices with more tea towels and another cookie sheet. Weigh this arrangement down with something heavy for about 15-20 minutes. Now the tofu slices are ready for marinating. 2. Mix the marinade ingredients together and pour over the prepared tofu slices in a shallow container in one layer. Cover and let marinate for several hours or days. 3. Just before serving, pan-fry on a lightly-oiled heavy skillet or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned on both sides. Or cook on an indoor grill. Serve on buns with all the trimmings.
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