Mock Chicken Patties Recipes

Steps:

• Leave tofu in original package and place in freezer for 72 hours.
• Bring a pot of water to a simmer. Place package of tofu in water and allow to thaw, approximately 10 minutes. When thawed, remove from package, place in a piece of cheesecloth, and squeeze out liquid. Shred, dice, or slice tofu and include in your favorite recipe.

Steps:

• Mix 2 cups flour with salt and pepper.
• Shape ground beef into four thin patties.
• Dip patties into flour, then beaten egg, then flour again.
• Put shortening, oil or lard into a heavy skillet over medium high heat.
• When a little flour sprinkled into skillet begins to sizzle, add patties.
• Cook for about 5 minutes per side.
• Remove and drain on paper towels.
• To make gravy:.
• Remove all but four tablespoons of fat from skillet.
• Stir in 4 tablespoons of dredging flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Stir, scraping up browned bits, for about one minute till light brown.
• Whisk in milk gradually.
• Whisk until thick and bubbly.
• Remove from heat.
• Add 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste.
• Stir well.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, parsley, chili powder, salt, egg, and 1 cup of crushed saltine crackers. Form into 6 balls, then flatten into patties. Coat patties with remaining cracker crumbs, and place them on a plate. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry patties for about 7 minutes per side, or until the centers are well done and the outside is golden brown.