The
only rule here is to keep the mixture dry enough to fry. Add coconut
or almond flour at the end. And be aware that coconut four soaks up
way more moisture than almond flour.
- Oil [small amount for the pan]
- Onion, diced
- Garlic, pressed
- Carrot, [finely diced/ shredded]
- Bell pepper, diced
- Soy sauce or Umi Vinegar (brine) or other salt.
- Small amount of Molasses? [optional]
- Almond flour or Coconut flour [to soak up moisture]
- Tomato paste or Sauce
- Almond butter [or peanut butter]
- Black beans [cooked until soft]
- ground Cumin
- Oregano
- Smoked Paprika or Liquid Smoke
- Tempeh [crumbled]
How to thicken a bean burger:
They will thicken more after it cooks but there are several things that can help; baking is the best.
- Wheat gluten Seitan [the best plant protein]
- Yam and Xanthan gums [to hold it together]
- TVP [textured soy protein] excellent for “Sloppy Joe's”.
- quick cook oats
- wheat gluten
- coconut flour [absorbs the most moisture]
- tapioca flour?
- potato starch [excellent for fried burgers]
If
you can't cook without measurements, it is time for you to learn. Or
find a recipe' and go to a store to buy what you don't have.