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Tofu Smashburger with Shoestring Fries
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Tofu Smashburger with Shoestring Fries

1 hServes 3Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

3 people
  • firm tofu (finely crumbled)Fresh400 g
  • mushroom powder (optional)Spices15 g
  • onion (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • parsley (small bunch, finely chopped)Produce10 g
  • garlic (clove, minced)Produce1 piece
  • smoked paprika (1 tsp)Spices5 g
  • ground coriander (1/2 tsp)Spices2.5 g
  • soy saucePantry30 ml
  • tomato pastePantry30 g
  • rosemary and thyme (finely chopped)Produce5 g
  • flour (or breadcrumbs, as binder)Pantry60 g
  • vegan mayonnaisePantry90 g
  • ketchupPantry45 g
  • mustardPantry10 g
  • pickles (finely diced)Pantry30 g
  • starchy potatoes (peeled, cut into thin strips)Produce600 g
  • oil (for frying)Pantry1 litre
  • saltSpices5 g
  • brioche buns (halved)Bakery6 pieces
  • vegan cheese (slices, optional)Dairy6 pieces
  • onion (thinly sliced, for caramelizing)Produce2 pieces
  • lettuce (optional)Produce60 g
  • tomatoes (sliced, optional)Produce2 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

774kcal

Carbs
70 g
Proteins
26 g
Fat
43 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mandoline
  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Frying pan ×2
  • Deep fryer
  • Cooling rack
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Make the tofu patty mixture

    • Finely crumble the tofu into a bowl.
    • Mix in the mushroom powder, onion, parsley, garlic, smoked paprika, coriander, soy sauce, tomato paste and rosemary/thyme.
    • Add flour or breadcrumbs as binder until the mixture can be pressed into balls.
    Step 1
  2. Shape the patties

    • Press the mixture into balls and set aside.
    Step 2
  3. Prepare the shoestring fries

    • Peel the potatoes and cut into thin strips with a mandoline.
    • Rinse in a bowl of cold water to remove excess starch.
    • Pat dry on a kitchen towel.
    Step 3
  4. Fry the fries

    • Fry in hot oil at 170 °C until they start to brown.
    • Drain on a wire rack, then season with salt in a bowl.
    Step 4
  5. Make the burger sauce

    • Mix the vegan mayo, ketchup, mustard and diced pickles in a bowl.
    Step 5
  6. Caramelize the onions

    • Thinly slice the onions and cook in a pan with a bit of salt until caramelized.
    • Deglaze with a splash of water when necessary.
    Step 6
  7. Smash and cook the patties

    • In a hot pan, smash the balls into thin patties.
    • Optionally top with vegan cheese and let it melt.
    Step 7
  8. Build the burgers

    • Toast the buns.
    • Spread burger sauce, add lettuce, tomato, patties, caramelized onions and close the buns.
    • Serve with the shoestring fries.
    Step 8