Peanut and Tofu Cutlets/ Burger Patties

• cup brown rice (measured uncooked)↗1⁄2 cup
• vegetable oil↗1 tablespoon
• onion, finely chopped↗1
• garlic clove, crushed↗1
• g peanuts (1 3/4 cups)↗200 g
• g firm tofu, washed drained and crumbled (9oz)↗250 g
• cup cilantro, chopped (coriander)↗1⁄4 cup
• cup parsley, chopped↗1⁄4 cup
• tablespoons soy sauce or 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce↗2 tablespoons
• tablespoons olive oil, for shallow frying↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook the rice according to the instructions on the packet, until tender. Drain the rice.

2. 2

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy frypan and cook off the onion and garlic over a low heat, stir occassionally, for about 5 minutes. The onion should be softened and golden.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, spread out the peanuts on a baking sheet and toast under a preheated grill (broiler) for a few minutes, until browned. Alternately, you can toast the peanuts using a dry pan on the stove top- keep them moving while heating.

4. 4

   Place the toasted peanuts, onion, garlic, rice, crumbled tofu, coriander and parsley (can use just 1/2 cup or either cilantro or parsley if wished) in a food processor. Add a little salt and pepper to seson if desired. Process until the mixture forms a thick paste. If it is too thick, add a little water.

5. 5

   Divide the mixture into eight equal portions and form each mound into a cutlet, flat square or burger shape.

6. 6

   Heat the olive oil on a large, heavy frypan.

7. 7

   Add the cutlets and cook for about 5-10 minutes on each side, until they turn golden brown and are heated through. THis step can be done in two batches if needed.

8. 8

   Drain the cutlets on kitchen paper. Can be kept warm in the oven if cooking in two or more batches.

9. 9

   Serve and enjoy.