Mala Tofu Burger

The Mala Tofu Burger combines the spicy and numbing flavors of Sichuan cuisine with a hearty, vegetarian twist. This burger features crispy tofu patties infused with mala spice, served on soft buns with fresh vegetables and a zesty sauce.

Ingredients

• Firm tofu - 300 grams
• Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons
• Sichuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - for frying
• Burger buns - 2 pieces
• Cucumber - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro - a handful, chopped
• Lettuce leaves - 2 pieces
• Mayo - 2 tablespoons
• Sriracha - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Press the firm tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut it into 2 equal-sized slabs.
2. In a spice grinder or mortar, grind Sichuan peppercorns to a coarse powder.
3. In a bowl, mix cornstarch, ground Sichuan pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder to create the spice mixture.
4. Coat each tofu slab evenly with the spice mixture.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, fry the tofu slabs for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
6. While the tofu is frying, prepare the sauce by mixing mayo and sriracha in a small bowl.
7. Toast the burger buns lightly in the same pan or in a toaster.
8. Assemble the burgers by spreading the sriracha mayo on the bottom bun, adding a lettuce leaf, a crispy tofu patty, slices of cucumber, and chopped cilantro before placing the top bun.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy Mala Tofu Burger!

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 750 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from tofu, supporting muscle health.
• Contains healthy fats from sesame oil and mayonnaise alternatives.

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