Peanut And Tofu Cutlets/ Burger Patties

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup brown rice (measured uncooked)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 200 g peanuts (1 3/4 cups)
• 250 g firm tofu, washed drained and crumbled (9oz)
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (coriander)
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, for shallow frying

Recipe

• 1 cook the rice according to the instructions on the packet, until tender. drain the rice.
• 2 heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy frypan and cook off the onion and garlic over a low heat, stir occassionally, for about 5 minutes. the onion should be softened and golden.
• 3 meanwhile, spread out the peanuts on a baking sheet and toast under a preheated grill (broiler) for a few minutes, until browned. alternately, you can toast the peanuts using a dry pan on the stove top- keep them moving while heating.
• 4 place the toasted peanuts, onion, garlic, rice, crumbled tofu, coriander and parsley (can use just 1/2 cup or either cilantro or parsley if wished) in a food processor. add a little salt and pepper to seson if desired. process until the mixture forms a thick paste. if it is too thick, add a little water.
• 5 divide the mixture into eight equal portions and form each mound into a cutlet, flat square or burger shape.
• 6 heat the olive oil on a large, heavy frypan.
• 7 add the cutlets and cook for about 5-10 minutes on each side, until they turn golden brown and are heated through. this step can be done in two batches if needed.
• 8 drain the cutlets on kitchen paper. can be kept warm in the oven if cooking in two or more batches.
• 9 serve and enjoy.