Tofu burgers (lappe)
8 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | ounces | Tofu |
| ⅓ | cup | Grated carrot |
| ¼ | cup | Minced leeks |
| 2 | tablespoons | Ground roasted sesame seeds |
| Oil for frying | ||
Directions
Mash tofu. Combine with carrot, leeks & sesame seeds. Knead as if kneading bread, for 3 minutes. When dough is smooth, moisten palms with oil & shape into patties.
Fry patties in oil as if frying regular meat hamburger. Fry till crisp & nicely browned, about 4 minutes per side. Drain & serve hot in a hamburger bun with mustard, lettuce, ketchup, pickle & tomato.
Frances Moore Lappe, "Diet for a Small Planet"