Burger patties are usually very quick to make, and these are a complete protein having brown rice and lentils. The rice flour is the key binding agent in this recipe.
Beefless burger
Makes 15 small patties
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown (crimson) lentils
- 1 & 1/2 cups water
- 1 onion sliced and lightly fried
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/4 cup rice flour
- 4 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce/tamari
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons flaked savoury yeast
- 1/4 cup water
- rice bran oil for frying
Method
- cook lentils and water for around 30 minutes or until soft
- mix all ingredients well in a bowl and let sit for around 5 minutes
- fry in a hot non-stick fry pan with a little oil – around 2 minutes per side
- serve with veges or with a fresh wholemeal bun & salad
- make a quadruple batch and freeze for instant burgers in your freezer
