<i>Tofu</i> Hamburger

Easy tasty tofu burger! This Japanese style tofu hamburger has a hint of sesame oil in every bite. A perfect side dish for lunch!

Ingredients (serves 4):

14 oz. tofu, firm or medium, drained
1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumb)
1 egg
3 stalks green onion, finely minced
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. dark sesame oil
All purpose flour for dusting
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

For sauce:
(Mix all ingredients in a small bowl)

2 Tbsp. water
3 Tbsp. mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. sugar

*This recipe was developed for the Gourmet Sizzler® Electric Griddle (EA-BDC10). Adjustments may be necessary when using other models.

Add egg, green onion, salt, pepper, sesame oil to the bowl and mix well with a clean hand.

Divide mixture into four 1/2-inch thick oval patties. Dust with flour and set aside.

Fun Tip:
Instead of shaping the patties into ovals, get creative and make fun shapes like bears and hearts!

Turn the Gourmet Sizzler® Electric Griddle temperature control dial to 350ºF and preheat for 5 minutes. When preheating completes, brush the griddle with vegetable oil. Place prepared patties on griddle and brown both sides (about 3 minutes on each side).

Turn the griddle to 300ºF and flip patties. Pour sauce over patties then cover with the lid and cook for about 2 minutes. Be careful of splashing.

Tofu Hamburger