Are these tofu patties gluten-free?

No they are not because they contain breadcrumbs and soy sauce. To make this recipe gluten-free, swap regular breadcrumbs and soy sauce for gluten-free breadcrumbs and gluten-free soy sauce, or tamari.

I don't like mushrooms. Can I omit them or use something else?

The addition of mushrooms isn't necessary to make this dish but they do add depth of flavor. If you don't like the taste of mushrooms, try replacing them with a little shredded cheese, finely chopped carrots, or chopped walnuts.

My patties won't stick together. Why is that?

The mixture is most likely too dry or too watery. If it's too dry, please refer to the expert cooking tip section above to learn how to fix this issue. If it's too watery, try adding more breadcrumbs first as this might be enough to solve the problem.

Tofu Burger Patties

Name: Tofu Burger Patties
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: ½ block extra firm tofu (about 10 ounces); 2 teaspoons miso paste; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons mirin; ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated and finely chopped; 2 ounces onion, minced; 2 teaspoons potato starch or cornstarch; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or other neutral oil

Tofu Burger Patties

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These tofu burger patties are moist on the inside and crispy on the outside and seasoned with a simple Japanese style seasoning sauce.

Author: Caroline Phelps
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 patties 1x
Category: Tofu
Method: Pan frying
Cuisine: Japanese
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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1/2 block extra firm tofu (about 10 ounces)
2 teaspoons miso paste
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons mirin
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated and finely chopped
2 ounces onion, minced
2 teaspoons potato starch or cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or other neutral oil

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Instructions

Drain the tofu well: Wrap the tofu in paper towels and leave it on a plate for 15 minutes.
Mix the wet ingredients: Mix the miso paste, soy sauce, and mirin in a bowl and set aside.
Mash the tofu: Unwrap the tofu and place it in a mixing bowl, and use your hands to mash the tofu.
Add the breadcrumbs: Add the breadcrumbs and mix well.
Add the veggies and sauce: Add the chopped onion, mushrooms and add the sauce. Mix well using your hands.
Make the patties: Keep mixing until the mixture clumps into one big ball – this might take a little while – and cut it into 4 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a patty and place them on a plate.
Dust with potato starch: In a separate plate, add the potato starch. Dip each tofu patty in the potato starch until all four patties are evenly coated.
Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet over high heat and when the skillet is hot, add the oil. Swirl the oil around to coat the surface evenly.
Cook the patties: Add the tofu patties and cook on each side for about 3 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Serve: Turn the heat off and transfer them to a plate. Serve with dipping sauce or use them as burger patties.

Notes

Take your time making the patties. It may take a couple of minutes of mixing the ingredients together by hand before it’s sticky enough to be shaped into patties.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 patty
Calories: 185
Sugar: 2.8g
Sodium: 141mg
Fat: 11.1g
Saturated Fat: 6.1g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12.8g
Fiber: 1.9g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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