Happy 4th-Burgers!

I don't know about you but I am thoroughly ready for some July 4th swimming and cook-out. I thought I would share a delish veggie burger option for you today. 

This recipe is by Trudy from Veggienumnum

Important tip for these babies is making sure you only cut the tofu slabs 3/4 inch by 2 inches. The Satay Sauce is seriously TO DIE for. I have made it twice and am always licking my plate when it's over. I'm trying to figure out what else to use this sauce for.

Also- the tempura batter is perfection- I will definitely be using it for some veggies sooner or later. 

Another important note- I have NO clue how the tempura(white)tofu(white) ends us looking brown in this photo- it has baffled me every time I've made it. But- its delicious so don't sweat it. If you figure out the mystery-let me know!

Tempura Tofu Burger w/ Chili Satay Sauce

Preparation time: 30mins
Makes approx 4 Burgers

Chili Satay Sauce

• 2 tsp peanut oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 chili, diced
• 1 tsp curry powder or paste
• 2 tbs peanut butter
• 2 tsp palm sugar
• 1 cup light coconut milk
• 1 lime
• ½ cup of coriander, roughly chopped

Heat the peanut oil over a medium heat in a saucepan or frypan, add the garlic and chilli and fry for 1 minute, add the curry powder and combine with the oil. Add the peanut butter, palm sugar and coconut milk, turn down the heat and cook at a low simmer for a few minutes stiring, add a good squeeze of lime juice and the chopped coriander, stir to combine, remove from heat and set aside.

Tempura Tofu

• 590g (20oz) firm Japanese Tofu
• 1 free range egg (or equivalent in egg replacer)
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup cold water
• 4 cups peanut oil, for deep frying

Slice the tofu into slabs and pat dry on paper towel. To make the tempura batter, quickly whisk the flour with the water, egg or egg replacer and a pinch of salt. Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium-high heat until the surface begins to shimmer.

One piece at a time, dunk the tofu into the batter and slide carefully into the hot oil, allow to deep fry for 1-3 minutes until just golden, remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on absorbent paper. Repeat with remaining tofu.

Tempura Tofu Burger w/ Chili Satay Sauce

• 4 large fresh burger buns
• fresh lettuce
• sliced tomato
• sliced cucumber
• sliced red onion
• aioli (optional/for non-vegans)
• tempura tofu
• chili satay sauce

To assemble the burger spread the bottom bun with aioli (if using) top with lettuce, cucumber, tomato, red onion, a piece or two of tempura tofu and finish with a good spoon or two of chili satay sauce.

Serve with oven fries or on its own as an awesome lunch or dinner, great for a casual meal when entertaining or for a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Enjoy your family, Get some sun and live up your Holiday weekend meatless : ) P.S- VeggieDogs are totally YUMMO.