Tofu Hambagu Recipe- Wafu Hambagu Without the Meat

Vegan, Gluten Free- Delicious with grains, rice, or salad! Excellent vegan protein source

Our Tofu Hambagu recipe is inspired by the quintessential Japanese Western style dishes. It may be eaten as a main dish, side dish or also makes a great burger patty. Some may eat this as a tofu hamburger steak or as a tofu hamburger between buns. If you are going to use this as a burger patty, be sure to check out our tip at the end of this page to greater amplify the taste!

Prep & cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients (for the patty) 

• 1/2 medium firm tofu (approximately 200g)
• 1/2 cup quinoa cooked in vegetable stock
• 1/4 cup gluten free/vegan panko (bread crumbs)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 onion
• 1-2 clove garlic
• 1 tbsp grapeseed oil for pan frying
• 1 tsp sesame oil for sautéing onion and garlic

Directions (for the patty)

1. Sauté minced onion and garlic in sesame oil
2. make sure water is drained and pat dry tofu with paper towel
3. put tofu through a food processor or hand blender until pasty
4. mix quinoa, panko, salt and pepper, and sautéed onion and garlic
5. add tofu
6. mix with hands until well combined
7. make a patty and shape.
8. pan fry 4-5 minutes each side until golden

Ingredients (for the sauce)

• 2/3 cups water boiled with konbu (sea kelp) or dashi granules
• 2 tsp tamari soy sauce (Gluten free)
• 1/2 tsp shredded ginger
• 1/2 tsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp agar powder or pure cornstarch

Directions (for the sauce)

1. bring all ingredients to a boil
2. take konbu out
3. simmer for 2 minutes
4. add pure cornstarch or agar powder to make thick
5. pour over Hambaagu right before eating

*to make burger patties add your favorite spices such as paprika, thyme, hot pepper, herbs.