RECIPE OF THE WEEK || TOFU BURGERS

INGREDIENTS:

1 piece firm tofu, approximately 350g
1 small red onion, sliced finely
1 red chili (deseeded), sliced very finely
1/3 cup sharp cheddar or parmesan, grated
Pinch of paprika or cayenne pepper
Pinch of pepper
Pinch of salt (taste test as you go because sharp cheeses can be very salty)
Breadcrumbs (I toasted 4 slices of bread and blitzed them in a food processor)
Vegetable oil
4 burger buns
Butter head lettuce
Tomato slices
Condiments of your choice - mustard

PREPARATION METHOD:

1. Mash tofu till crumbly. Add chopped onions, chili, cheese, breadcrumbs and paprika. Mix well and taste test.
2. Season with salt and pepper accordingly
3. Shape mixture into 4 patties, and flatten them gently using your palms.
4. In a frying pan, under a small-medium flame, heat the vegetable oil. The oil/pan must not be too hot because the bread crumbs in the patty will burn.
5. Panfry the patties till crisp and golden brown on both sides.
6. Slice your burger buns horizontally and lightly butter both halves. You can also use other spreads like mayonnaise or English mustard.
7. Now it's time to assemble your burger! Place some lettuce leaves on top of the bun, followed by the tofu patty, and then with tomato slices. Then cover it with the top half of the bun, and you are ready to dig in!