Tofu Burger Patties

4 pcs firm tofu (best to get those from wet market) 
1/4 tsp five-spice powder 
1 medium onion - chopped finely 
1 tbsp miso paste 
1/2 tsp salt 
1 tbsp Tomato Ketchup 
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs (Panko) 
have extra Panko for coating 
1 egg- lightly beaten 
sesame oil,black pepper to taste 

Method: 
1) Mash the tofus - preferably in a food processor, if not, then with a fork or masher. 
2) Then add all other ingredients and mix well. Using your hands, take a portion, roll into a 'ball' & shape into flat patties with palms. 
3) Coat each patty with the extra bread crumbs. Freeze in freezer for 20mins before pan-frying. 

** Recipe should be able to yield 4 patties

by ma-li

Japanese (cold) tofu

Recipe 

1 silky tofu (standard size packed tofu from supermarket) 
1 century egg (diced or cut into wedges) 
2 crabsticks 
sesame oil 
½ tbsp light soy sauce (I used soya suace with dried bonita extract from Daiso) 
spring onion for garnish (optional) 

Remove tofu from container and wash it clean under slow running water. Drain well and place it on a plate. Chill it in the refrigerator. You can prepare this half an hour ahead. 

To prepare the dressing, mix light soy sauce and a dash of sesame oil. Taste and season according to your preferred taste. 

Pour the dressing over the tofu, topped with crabstick and century egg. Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve. 


by Jelibean