Tofu Hamburger Steak Recipe - Japanese Cooking 101

ground meat

🥗Healthier: mushrooms

💰Cheaper: lentils

Mushrooms provide umami flavor while lentils are budget-friendly and protein-rich.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are a healthier alternative with added fiber, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Flaxseed meal acts as a binder and is lower in cholesterol; silken tofu can replace egg in vegan versions.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often less expensive.

Drain the tofu and wrap it in a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.

In a bowl, crumble the tofu with your hands until it resembles a fine texture.

Add 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon mirin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to the crumbled tofu.

Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.

Form the mixture into hamburger steak shapes.

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Cook the hamburger steaks for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and heated through.

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