It's unclear who first invented hamburgers. The original hamburger appeared in the late 19th century and was a simple piece of roast meat sandwiched between two slices of bread. A few years later, the idea of chopped meat emerged. It was then that the use of round, easy-to-grip buns began. These were the beginnings of a delicious snack that quickly took the world by storm. Today, vegetarians also enjoy hamburgers. How do you prepare them? Here are some interesting recipes for the best vegetarian burgers.
The perfect veggie burger – how to make it?
Since their inception, hamburgers have seen countless variations. Classic burgers, with meat and a slice of Chaddar, now compete with meatless burgers with tofu, avocado, various cheeses, and vegetarian patties. Traditional hamburger sauces (like ketchup and mustard) also have healthier alternatives. Today, veggie burgers are served with avocado, garlic, or barbecue sauce, and instead of fries, roasted vegetables, green salads, or baked sweet potatoes are served as sides. Burgers prepared this way will satisfy even the pickiest palates and have nothing in common with fast food. Healthy toppings, nutritious fillings, and whole-grain buns are the foundation of these new-age burgers.
How to make them? Here are our recipes for veggie burgers.
The bread plays a significant role in the burger's flavor. The bun should be soft but not fall apart. It's a sin to have large buns that no one can eat. The amount of bread served at burger joints effectively kills the burger's flavor. The bun should be large enough to comfortably eat without spilling out. You can, of course, buy pre-made buns, but the best ones are, of course, those you make yourself.
So here we go – ladies and gentlemen, here are the recipes for veggie burgers:
Homemade burger buns
Servings: 6 rolls
Ingredients:
- 40 g butter
- 120 ml of milk
- 15 g sugar ( coconut sugar can be used)
- Himalayan salt
- 10 g of yeast
- 1 whole egg + egg white from one egg
- 250 g flour
- 30 g sesame seeds
- a handful of flour for dusting
Preparation:
- Melt the butter in a small pot. Whisk together the milk, sugar, and half a teaspoon of salt until smooth. Add the yeast and mix. Then add the egg, flour, and butter. Knead for about 5 minutes.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours.
- After this time, remove the bowl of dough from the refrigerator and set aside in a quiet place at room temperature. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and shape into rolls.
- Line a baking tray with baking paper, place the rolls on it and press them down lightly with your hand to a height of about 1.5 cm.
- Mix the egg white with 3 tablespoons of water and spread the mixture on the rolls, then sprinkle them with sesame seeds.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (convection) for 20 minutes, until golden brown. Let the rolls cool before adding the filling.
The size of the filling is just as important as the bread. The ideal burger should have a center approximately 10 cm in diameter and 1.5-2 cm high. Too thin will make the burger dry, while too thick will make it difficult to bite and cause the filling to fall out the sides.
What can replace meat in a veggie burger?
1. Tofu
A very popular veggie burger is the tofu burger. Preparation is incredibly simple. Simply cut a 1.5 cm thick slice of tofu and grill or pan-fry both sides.
2. Vegetarian cutlet
Ingredients:
- 1 onion
- 200 g oat flakes
- 375 ml of vegetable broth
- 1 egg
- salt
- pepper
- 1 bunch of parsley
- Butter
- Coconut oil
Organic Oat Flakes - Ecological
Preparation:
- Cut the onion into small cubes and fry in butter.
- Add oat flakes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth.
- Cook the oat mixture over very low heat for 15 minutes, until the oats have softened. Add the egg and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Finally, add the parsley.
- Form the dough into small pancakes and fry in corn oil on both sides until golden brown.
3. Mozzarella with eggplant
Ingredients:
- 2 balls of mozzarella cheese
- 2 red peppers
- 2 yellow peppers
- basil pesto
- garlic
- salt
- pepper
- sunflower oil
Organic Sunflower Oil - Virgin - Ecological - 500ml
Preparation:
- Slice the eggplant, fry in oil on both sides, and drain on a kitchen towel.
- Bake the peppers in an oven preheated to 80 degrees Celsius (175 degrees Fahrenheit) until the skin turns dark. Transfer to a pot and cover with a lid for about 15 minutes. Then remove and peel off the skin with your fingers. It should peel off naturally. Cut into slices.
- Place layers on the roll: a slice of eggplant, a slice of mozzarella cheese with pesto, a slice of pepper covered with garlic.
- Finally, season with salt and pepper to taste.
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