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Tofu Burgers

SUBMITTED BY: SILVERWOLF

"This recipe uses tofu that has been frozen for 72 hours and then quickly defrosted. Onion, celery and cheese make these burgers delicious. This is a family favorite at the Silverwolfs' den. Serve in place of meat as a main entree or place on a bun along with your favorite toppings: lettuce, onion, tomato, mayo, etc. These burgers can also be baked in an oven preheated at 350 degrees for 30 minutes rather than frying."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 22 stars. This recipe average a 3.9 star rating.
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PREP TIME  40 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  3 Days
Original recipe yield 6 burgers

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 celery, chopped
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place tofu in freezer 72 hours ahead of time. To thaw, fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a simmer. Leave tofu in package and place in water for about 20 minutes.
  2. While tofu is thawing, heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a small skillet. Saute onion and celery until soft and lightly browned. Place in a medium bowl and set aside.
  3. When tofu is thawed, squeeze out excess water. Chop tofu finely and place in bowl with onion and celery. Mix in egg, cheese, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and pour in 1/2 cup vegetable oil (oil should be 1/4 inch deep). Drop tofu mixture into pan in 6 equal portions. Flatten with a spatula to form patties. Fry for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until golden.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2003 by BRIEKAESE
These are very tasty! I used Nasoya five spice seasoned tofu and they were wonderful. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2003 by TISHALC
I thought it was fabulous. I served it on a bun with some barbeque sauce. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2005 by CHELSEASKINGIRL
I had a hard time getting these to stick together, so I added a torn up bread roll to the mix... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2003 by KEVINCOOK
These are pretty good burgers...but there are way better tofu burgers out there. I baked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2006 by kuratenko
I did not freeze tofu but instead put it in a colander and drained in the fridge for five... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2005 by blackseastorm
As a Peace Corps volunteer, Im always looking for easy vegetarian recipies that can be made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2003 by COLLEEN M.
This was very good. We had them on buns like a burger. My husband asked to have them again. We... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2006 by Dimitra <3
I used mozzarella cheese instead of cheddar cheese but that's about all I did differently and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2005 by AWO
Like another reviewer, I used chopped shitake in place of the celery and added some chili... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2006 by huong
It would be really difficult to fry these because it was hard enough trying to mold them to... MORE