Five-Spice Tofu Burger

The Five-Spice Tofu Burger is a savory and aromatic vegan delight infused with traditional Chinese five-spice powder, offering a unique twist to the classic burger. Served with a crisp cucumber slaw, this burger is both satisfying and refreshing.

Ingredients

• Firm tofu - 400 grams
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Five-spice powder - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2, finely chopped
• Burger buns - 2
• Cucumber - 1 small, julienned
• Carrot - 1 small, julienned
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste
• Vegetable oil - for frying

Steps

1. Press the firm tofu for about 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then crumble it into a bowl.
2. Add soy sauce, five-spice powder, minced garlic, grated ginger, cornstarch, sesame oil, and chopped green onions to the crumbled tofu. Mix until well combined.
3. Shape the mixture into two patties and refrigerate for 10 minutes to firm up.
4. In a small bowl, mix the julienned cucumber and carrot with rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper to create the slaw. Set aside.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the tofu patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
6. Toast the burger buns lightly in the same skillet for a minute until golden.
7. Assemble the burgers by placing the tofu patty on each bun and topping with the cucumber slaw.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy your Five-Spice Tofu Burgers!

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from tofu, supporting muscle health.
• Contains fiber from vegetables, aiding digestion.

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