Meat-Free and Healthy Tofu Hamburger Patties

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   These are the hamburger ingredients.

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   Wrap the tofu in paper towels and microwave for 5 minutes to drain excess water.

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   When it has cooled down a bit, transfer to a bowl and mash with your hands.

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   Finely chop the hijiki seaweed and ginger.

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   Grate the lotus root.

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   Add with the mentsuyu to the bowl and mix well.

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   If the batter is too runny, add katakuriko to thicken.

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   Form into patties.

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   Heat a frying pan with vegetable oil, and pan fry the patties over medium heat.

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    When they are golden brown, cover with a lid and cook over low heat.

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    Transfer to a plate.

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    Pour the A or B sauce on the burgers.

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    A sauce: Put plenty of grated daikon radish on top of the burgers, and follow up with ponzu sauce.

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    B sauce: Put 100 ml each of the soy sauce and mirin to the frying pan, bring to a boil, and pour over the burgers.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.