Seitan Burger
Seitan, also known as 'wheat meat', has been a popular plant-based protein source in Asian cuisine for centuries. It is an excellent meat substitute for vegetarians and vegans as it is rich in protein and easily shaped. Seitan burger is a tasty alternative that gets a deep umami flavor thanks to soy sauce and smoked paprika. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a healthy yet filling meat-free burger.
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Finely chop or grind the seitan in a food processor until you have a well-formed mixture.
2
Finely chop the garlic and red onion.
3
Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
4
Add the chopped seitan to the skillet and season with soy sauce, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
5
Pour the seitan mixture into a bowl and let it cool for a few minutes.
6
Add breadcrumbs and a beaten egg, then mix thoroughly until you have a mixture that holds its shape.
7
With wet hands, form 4 patties. Place them on a tray and let them rest in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
8
Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the seitan patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
9
Toast the hamburger buns in a dry skillet or oven.
10
Assemble the burgers: place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of the toasted bun, top with a seitan patty, a slice of tomato, then mustard and ketchup.
11
Place the top half of the bun on top and serve immediately with a fresh salad or fries.
