Everybody loves burger steak, right? Well, how about we turn everyone’s favorite slice of meat cut into a healthy vegetable patty? Yes, you read it right! Today, we are going to show you how to make an eggplant burger steak.
Don’t doubt these incredibly versatile fruits*, because these are meaty, smooth and creamy when cooked. Its overall taste and texture make it a good substitute for meat. Those said, dish today is not only nutritious, but also definitely budget-friendly!
Background
*Yes, the eggplant is a fruit, but we often cook it as a vegetable! Another trivia is while the shiny, blackish-purple, oval eggplant is the kind almost everyone knows, but it actually comes in a variety of colors and shapes. What’s more, it’s rich in fiber and low in calories. It’s also loaded with other nutrients that give many potential health benefits such as helping in reducing the risk of getting heart disease, controlling blood sugar, and losing weight, making it a simple yet tasty addition to any healthy diet. Plus, it is versatile and fits well with various kinds of dishes.
Are there other alternatives for crushed crackers?
If you don’t like crushed crackers, check your fridge or the table; you can use other options available such as bread or bread crumbs.
Is it still tasty even if there is no gravy?
Definitely! If you don’t want to add gravy, you can use other sauces. If you don’t like having any dip at all, it’s totally fine because the vegetable patty alone is already flavorful.
Cooking Tips
- Carefully choose your ingredients. For the eggplants specifically, choose the ones free from bruises and are still shiny; these are good hints that the produce is fresh!
- Eggplants spoil and decay quickly; thus, should be stored properly. Don’t place them under extreme temperatures, either too high or too low. Also, don’t cut eggplants unless you’re already going to cook them, else, they would perish faster.
Getting you hungry, let’s get cooking!
Ready for a full stomach after all the cooking! Now, if you prefer visuals in instructions check out the video below:
| PREP TIME | COOK TIME | TOTAL TIME | COURSE | CUISINE |
| 30 mins | 30 mins | 1 hr | Main Course | Filipino |
Patty:
- 2 large eggplants (sliced)
- 2 packets of crackers (Sky Flakes)
- ½ cup spring onion (diced)
- 1 medium white onion (diced)
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ cup flour
- 2 eggs
Sauce:
- Butter
- ½ cup mushroom slice
- ½ beef cube
- ½ tsp pepper powder
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp flour
- ½ tsp garlic paste
- 2 cups of water
Patty:
- Add water to a pan and bring to boil.
- Cut the eggplants into two.
- Put the eggplants in the pan and boil until cooked.
- Remove the eggplants from the pan and drain excess water.
- Set the eggplants aside and let them cool down.
- Cut the eggplant into pieces and put them in a bowl.
- Add ½ cup spring onions (diced).
- Add 1 medium white onion (diced).
- Add 1 tsp garlic paste.
- Add 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, and 1 tsp paprika.
- Add ½ cup flour.
- Add 2 packets of crushed crackers (sky flakes).
- Add 2 eggs.
- Mix all the ingredients.
- Put the mixture in the fridge for about 2 hours to lessen the moisture.
- Set the stove on medium high heat.
- Put oil in a pan.
- Put the egg rings in the pan to shape the mixture.
- Use a spoon and fork to scoop the mixture in the egg rings.
- Fry each side until the color becomes golden brown.
- Remove from the pan and drain excess oil.
Sauce:
- Set the stove on low heat.
- Melt butter in a pan.
- Add ½ cup of mushroom.
- Add ½ tsp garlic paste.
- Add ½ tsp pepper powder.
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