Tempeh Burger
Tempeh is a traditional Indonesian fermented soy product, rich in protein and probiotics. It gained popularity in Western vegetarian and vegan cuisine in the late 1900s. The tempeh burger is a delicious and nutritious alternative to classic hamburgers. The soy sauce and smoked paprika perfectly enhance the natural, nutty flavor of the tempeh, making this recipe a healthy and satisfying choice.
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Break the tempeh into smaller pieces in a bowl, then mash with a fork until it forms a paste.
2
Mince the garlic and onion finely.
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 tempeh to the skillet and season with soy sauce, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Sauté for another 5 minutes.
5
Pour the sautéed tempeh mixture into a bowl and let it cool for a few minutes.
6
Add the breadcrumbs and beaten egg, then mix thoroughly until you have a formable mixture.
7
With damp 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, and cook the tempeh patties for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown.
9
Toast the hamburger buns in a dry skillet or oven.
10
Assemble the burger: place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of the toasted bun, top with a tempeh 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.
