SHIMEJI MUSHROOM BURGER

One of the tourist spot in Tagaytay few years back is the Mushroom Burger.  The first hing visitors will look upon touching Tagaytay's  ground is the mushroom burger store. And I'm one of those (unfortunately) not because I'm a fan but out of curiosity. And after one bite, I swear i would never eat mushroom burger anymore until now. With kids, you can't complain nor bargain especially when it's for well, educational ;-).

So i decided to grant Kai's request with confidence that it will come out  ehem acceptable.
Well, i was thinking of upgrading it with bacon just in case its a flop :-D so as not to waste the other ingredients, BUT it turned out delish. You may want to try this meatless burger.


SHIMEJI MUSHROOM BURGER

Serves 4 (with big patties but can be made into 6 thin small patties)

A. Patty

2 pcs brown shimeji sliced

2 eggs

¼ c all-purpose flour

½ c bread crumbs

About 1 to 2  tbsp parmesan cheese

1 small minced onion

1 small minced red poivron (sweet bell pepper)

¼  tsp dried thyme

¼ tsp salt

Dash of black pepper

B. Accompaniments

Oil for frying 

4 pcs hamburger bun

Lettuce and cucumber to go

Optional Sauce:

Smokey Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Japanese Mayonnaise

Mix the Patty ingredients in a bowl.

Divide into 4 patties.

Using the oil, fry each side until golden brown and crispy.

TRU.

 Assembly:

Grill the buns, spread some margarine, arrange cheese, sauce, mushroom patty, lettuce, cucumber and cover with half bun. Serve right away.