Vegetarian Eggplant Burger

1. 1

   Cook one eggplant and remove the skin.

2. 2

   Mince the cooked eggplant on a cutting board until it forms a paste.

3. 3

   Finely chop the other eggplant and sprinkle with salt.

4. 4

   Let sit for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Lightly wring it out!

6. 6

   (For those who would like to work through the extra step, you can briefly soak the eggplant in water before sprinkling with salt).

7. 7

   Add all of the eggplants to a bowl and mix with your hands!

8. 8

   Heat some oil in a frying pan and just like you would with normal burgers, close the lid and steam fry!

9. 9

   (Don't touch them too much!)

10. 10

    Flip over and continue frying.

11. 11

    Here I added grated daikon radish, soy sauce, and kabosu citrus for a Japanese twist.

12. 12

    You could also top with mozzarella cheese and ketchup to make a rice burger.

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    Or try it in sandwiches.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.