From K-drama to Kofta & Falafel inspired Burger

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I bought four cans of green peas after watching Bogummy's When Life Gives you Tangerine thinking that I will add a can of green peas whenever I cook rice just like what they did in the movie to add protein in their diet but of course, I was not able to do so. 

This weekend, the first can is down. I made a burger which I call Kofta-and-Falafel inspired. Both of middle eastern origin, Kofta is a meatball with spices while falafel is vegetarian and uses chickpeas or fava beans. Since I used beef, mushroom and green peas combination and my patties were not round but oblong as we only found bread for hotdog in the grocery, I rather call this Kofta-and-Falafel-inspired and when the bread with mayo & ketchup came in, it became a burger. 


200g dried shiitake mushroom, softened with hot water
300g ground beef
300g-can green peas, drained
1 big white onion, sliced
6 cloves garlic, peeled
1T turmeric powder
1T dried parsley
1T nutitional yeast
Salt & pepper 
2T cornstarch
4T all purpose flour
Oil for pan frying

In a food processor, put all ingredients except the last three. Process together and transfer in a bowl. 

Mix in the cornstarch and flour. Mix well with hands and form into balls or round or oval patties.

In a nonstick pan, add enough oil to pan fry the patty for about 3 minutes on each side.  

Serve and enjoy with mayo & ketchup dip or as burger or both. 










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