Coconut Burger

Don’t throw away the Sapal ng niyog or in english coconut pulp. The pulp is nutritious and can be re-invented into a burger patty. It’s full of healthy fiber and good for our body too. 

Coconut Burger Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sapal ng niyog (or dessicated coconut, alternatively)
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kinchay, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon refined salt
• 2 tablespoons onions, minced
• 2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 tbsp oil for frying

Procedure:

1. In a large bowl, combine coconut sapal, garlic, black pepper, chopped onion and salt. Mix thoroughly.
2. Then add soy sauce, chopped kinchay and egg. Mix it again until all ingredients are well incorporated.
3. Add flour to the mixture. (little by little)
4. Freeze for 5 minutes to firm. This can be easily formed into patties once frozen quickly for 5 minutes.
5. Deep fry in a shallow pot with enough oil.
6. Drain off excess oil and transfer into paper lined plate.
7. Serve with burger buns with catsup and vegetable garnish if preferred.
   

Source: mamasguiderecipes
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