Mushroom Japchae Burger

The Mushroom Japchae Burger combines the earthy flavors of sautéed mushrooms with the chewy texture of sweet potato noodles, all packed into a delicious vegan patty. Served on a soft bun with a tangy gochujang mayo, this burger is a delightful fusion of Korean and classic flavors.

Ingredients

• Shiitake mushrooms - 150 grams, chopped
• King oyster mushrooms - 100 grams, chopped
• Sweet potato noodles (dangmyeon) - 100 grams
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Spinach - 50 grams, blanched
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons
• Water - 2 tablespoons
• Burger buns - 2
• Lettuce leaves - 2
• Tomato - 1 medium, sliced
• Cucumber - 1 small, sliced
• Gochujang - 1 tablespoon
• Vegan mayo - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Cook the sweet potato noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the chopped shiitake and king oyster mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the julienned carrot and soy sauce, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the carrot is tender.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed mixture with the cooked noodles, blanched spinach, cornstarch, and water. Mix well until everything is combined.
6. Shape the mixture into two patties and chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm up.
7. In the same skillet, add a little more sesame oil and cook the patties over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
8. While the patties are cooking, mix gochujang with vegan mayo to create a spicy sauce.
9. Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on each bun, adding lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and a generous drizzle of gochujang mayo.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties from mushrooms.
• High in fiber, supporting digestive health.

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