Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 burger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 slices of tomato
Special equipment needed:
- Food processor
- Non-stick skillet
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a food processor, pulse the cooked brown rice, cooked quinoa, mushrooms, carrots, and scallions until well combined.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
3. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the rice and quinoa mixture and stir until well combined.
4. Add the breadcrumbs and cornstarch to the mixture and stir until it forms a sticky dough.
5. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
6. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the patties. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
7. Toast the burger buns and assemble the burgers with lettuce, tomato, and the teriyaki veggie patty.
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
Medium heat
Serving size:
4 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 350
Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 70g
Protein: 12g
Sodium: 900mg
Fiber: 7g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of brown rice, you can use white rice or quinoa.
- Instead of mushrooms, you can use finely chopped zucchini or eggplant.
- Instead of soy sauce, you can use tamari or coconut aminos.
- Instead of mirin, you can use rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- Instead of brown sugar, you can use maple syrup or honey.
- Instead of cornstarch, you can use arrowroot powder or potato starch.
Variations:
- Add some chopped cilantro or parsley to the patty mixture for extra flavor.
- Top the burger with some avocado slices or guacamole.
- Serve the burger with some sweet potato fries or roasted vegetables.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to pulse the ingredients in the food processor until they are finely chopped but not pureed.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent the patties from sticking to the pan.
- If the mixture is too wet, add more breadcrumbs or cornstarch.
- If the mixture is too dry, add some water or vegetable broth.
Storage instructions:
You can store the cooked patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
To reheat the patties, place them in a non-stick skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side, until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the burger on a wooden board with some pickles and condiments on the side.
Garnishes:
Top the burger with some sesame seeds or chopped scallions.
Pairings:
Serve the burger with some green tea or a cold beer.
Suggested side dishes:
Sweet potato fries, roasted vegetables, or a side salad.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the patties are falling apart, add more breadcrumbs or cornstarch to the mixture.
- If the patties are too dry, add some water or vegetable broth to the mixture.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the patties to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure they are safe to eat.
Food history:
Teriyaki is a Japanese cooking technique that involves grilling or broiling meat or fish with a sweet and savory sauce made with soy sauce, mirin, and sugar.
Flavor profiles:
Sweet, savory, umami.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the burger with some teriyaki sauce on the side for dipping.
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