The Origin of the Asian Burger

Theresa had already developed two different kinds of veggie burgers.   Most people would have have stopped at that...but she wasn't done yet.   While she liked both burgers she felt that there had to be something different that would appeal to more people.   Something with a subtle and exotic  taste.   


Now it has always been a sort of tradition in our homes that Friday night is Pizza night and Saturday is all about having Chinese food.   One Saturday night it struck her that she really loves the way the flavors meld together in Asian cooking.    This got her thinking about Asian ingredients.   The first thing she thought of was fresh ginger....she had been reading about ginger's great health benefits.   From there the ingredients came together....ginger, garlic, soy sauce....


Around this time we also started hearing about Edamame or soy beans. They are filled with nutrients such as protein and fiber.  These would be perfect to add to her recipe.   In thinking of her other recipes she realized that regular breadcrumbs would not do.  She needed to think outside box.   As she was shopping she came across a small box of Panko breadcrumbs.   They are lighter and totally fit into the idea of an Asian veggie burger.   When we first started they were hard to find in large quantities but now they are everywhere.   I think we were a trendsetter.   


I love when we make these.   I love the smell as the vegetables are sauteed and the colors are amazing.    Turns out so many people love them too.   This is by far a favorite of our customers.  

The Asian Veggie Burger with  homemade wasabi ketchup