Tofu Burgers (Lappe)

  • Prep: 10 minutes
  • Cook: 20 minutes


30ounces tofu
1/3cup grated carrots
1/4cup minced leeks
2tablespoons ground roasted sesame seeds
oil for frying


  1. Mash tofu. Combine mashed tofu with carrot, leeks, and sesame seeds. Knead as if kneading bread for 3 minutes.
  2. When dough is smooth, moisten palms with oil and shape into patties.
  3. Pan-fry patties in oil as if frying regular meat hamburger. Fry till crisp and nicely browned, about 4 minutes per side.
  4. Drain and serve hot in a hamburger bun with mustard, lettuce, ketchup, pickle, and tomato.