Ingredients
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For the Tofu Basil Patties:
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1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free)
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1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (adjust to your spice preference)
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1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
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1/4 cup green onions, chopped
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1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
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1/4 cup carrot, grated
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2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder (for binding)
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1 Salt and black pepper to taste
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1 Cooking oil for frying
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For the Spicy Sriracha Mayo:
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1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
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1 -2 teaspoons sriracha sauce (adjust to your spice preference)
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1 Juice of 1 lime
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1 Salt to taste
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For Assembly:
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1 Gluten-free or whole wheat burger buns
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1 Sliced cucumber
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1 Sliced red onion
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1 Fresh lettuce leaves
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1 Sliced tomato
Directions
Serve your Thai-Inspired Spicy Tofu Basil Burgers hot, and enjoy the Thai flavors with a spicy twist.
Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less sriracha sauce to the mayo. Customize your burger with additional Thai-inspired toppings like pickled daikon, Thai basil leaves, or bean sprouts.
Steps
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In a bowl, crumble the pressed tofu into small pieces using your hands. Add minced garlic, soy sauce, and sriracha sauce. Mix well to combine. |
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Stir in the chopped fresh basil, cilantro, green onions, red bell pepper, grated carrot, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed. |
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Divide the mixture into burger-sized patties. You should get about 4-6 patties, depending on your preferred size. |
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Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the tofu basil patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they develop a crispy exterior and are heated through. |
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While the patties are cooking, prepare the Spicy Sriracha Mayo by mixing vegan mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl. Adjust the spiciness to your liking. |
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Toast the burger buns lightly in the same pan or on a grill. |
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To assemble the burgers, spread a generous amount of Spicy Sriracha Mayo on the bottom half of each bun. Add a tofu basil patty, sliced cucumber, red onion rings, fresh lettuce leaves, and sliced tomato. Top with the other half of the bun. |
