Jack's 9P burgers

Steveswift

I posted the message below on Jacks site but realised it could be some time before i get a response if any. So wondered what you guys could suggest.

Steve



Hi Guys can you help. I made double the qty of these and when i trialed the first one it was just mush:( i then added 2 eggs to the remainder of the mix and it was better but not great. The third addition was a bit of flour and finally some oats !!! None of which created any sort of burger holding shape?
I cooked them off shaped them then refridgerated over night and they held a little better but certainly not manageable. BTW they taste lovely but can't hold shape. My real issue is i want to make some to take to college to give some samples to my students as i have been harping on about this sublect since i found this site. ( i teach construction BTW, so a little manipulation of the syllabus required) I really want to bring some to work with some home made rolls, heat them up over a gas ring or better still a micro wave. I don't want to lose the imputus, so any ideas?? More egg, breadcrumbs? How thick should the burgers be, i have tried thin and think with no luck, am i expecting too much?
Regards

Steve

honeythewitch

I havent seen the recipe but this sometimes happens if you use tinned beans instead of dried because they are much soggier. (If there are no beans in it, ignore me )

K9sandFelines

Do you mean the kidney bean and carrot ones? Mine held okay, but they did fall apart a bit whilst eating them. Can't help sorry, think like you have already discovered, it is trial and error.

Steveswift

Hmmmmmmmmm just popped home for lunch. carefully slide one onto a small plate from the fridge microwaved for 20 secs, gently slipped it into a soft fresh roll, small amount of chilli dip, wolfed it down, was absoultely gorgeous.

If i can sort out the construction, these will be a great addition to our menu, and can't wait to sneek them into my family and friends on BBQ days.

Steveswift

K9sandFelines wrote: »

Do you mean the kidney bean and carrot ones? Mine held okay, but they did fall apart a bit whilst eating them. Can't help sorry, think like you have already discovered, it is trial and error.

Yup the Kidney bean recipe, was with tinned beans as directed.

RockPaperScissors

sorry to dip in and not offer help - just wondering what the jacks site is as those burgers sound lovely (if poorly shaped )

Steveswift

RockPaperScissors wrote: »

sorry to dip in and not offer help - just wondering what the jacks site is as those burgers sound lovely (if poorly shaped )

http://agirlcalledjack.com/2013/04/06/carrot-cumin-kidney-bean-burger-9p/

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http://agirlcalledjack.com/2013/04/06/carrot-cumin-kidney-bean-burger-9p/

joedenise

I would have thought you'd need to squeeze out the liquid from the carrots and really drain the cooked kidney beans well and perhaps even dry them. I would have thought the ingredients would be quite wet without the draining and drying.

I've not actually got round to trying these yet but those are my thoughts from reading the recipe.

Denise

Steveswift

joedenise wrote: »

I would have thought you'd need to squeeze out the liquid from the carrots and really drain the cooked kidney beans well and perhaps even dry them. I would have thought the ingredients would be quite wet without the draining and drying.

I've not actually got round to trying these yet but those are my thoughts from reading the recipe.

Denise

Thanks, eating a few tonight and managed to get a workable couple to college for tomorrows lunch time to give the students a sample.

Will try another batch soon and look at reducing the moisture content.

Jolinar

I've not made them but perhaps add some leftover mash potato to firm it all up a bit?