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Bulgogi Tofu Burgers
These vegetarian burgers will steal the show at any cookout, thanks to a blender marinade inspired by the sweet-savory Korean barbecue favorite.
👥 6 Servings👤 Kendra Vaculin📖 bonappetit
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●skillet
- ●baking sheet
- ●baking dish
- ●blender
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Toss 1 English hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced on a diagonal, with ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt and 3 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar in a medium bowl. Let sit at room temperature, tossing occasionally, until ready to serve.
English hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced on a diagonal1. unseasoned rice vinegar, divided6 Tbsp
2
Wrap each two 14-oz. blocks extra-firm tofu, drained, in a few layers of paper towels and place on rimmed baking sheets. Weigh down each with a heavy object, such as a cast-iron skillet, and let sit ⏱️ 15 minutes.
14-oz. blocks extra-firm tofu, drained2
3
Meanwhile, purée 1 ripe pear, cored, coarsely chopped, one 2" piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced, 2 garlic cloves, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil, 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, 1 Tbsp. gochugaru, 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil, and remaining 3 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar in a blender until very smooth. Pour half of marinade into a large baking dish.
ripe pear, cored, coarsely chopped12" piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced1. toasted sesame oil2 Tbsp. brown sugar1 Tbsp. gochugaru (coarse Korean red pepper powder)1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, plus more for grill3 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar, divided6 Tbsp
4
Unwrap tofu and slice each block crosswise into 6 slabs. Arrange tofu in a single layer in baking dish, then pour remaining marinade over. Cover and chill ⏱️ 30 minutes.
5
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; clean and oil grate. Remove tofu from marinade, letting excess drip back into dish, and transfer to a clean rimmed baking sheet; reserve marinade for glazing and making sauce. Whisk 2 Tbsp. gochujang into reserved marinade.
. gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)2 Tbsp
6
Place tofu on grate, brush with marinade, and grill until deep brown marks appear, about ⏱️ 5 minutes. Carefully turn tofu over and brush second side with marinade. Grill until deep brown marks appear, about ⏱️ 5 minutes. Return tofu to baking sheet.
7
Toast 6 hamburger buns, split, cut side down, on grill until golden brown, about ⏱️ 1 minute. Transfer to plates.
hamburger buns, split6
8
Whisk ⅓ cup mayonnaise and 3 Tbsp. marinade in a small bowl. Spread cut sides of buns with sauce. Build burgers with 2 slabs of tofu each, followed by some pickled cucumber slices. Do Ahead: Cucumber can be pickled 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
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