ʻUlu Veggie Burger

Name: ʻUlu Veggie Burger
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5-6
Ingredients: 8 oz mature ʻulu (peeled, cored, and steamed), minced; 2 whole eggs; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; ½ sweet onion, chopped; ½ cup panko (for gluten-free substitute ʻUlu Flour); 1 handful of chopped fresh herbs (ex. parsley, chives, or tarragon) (optional); 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt to taste; Pepper to taste; High heat oil (ex. avocado, coconut, sunflower, canola, or EVOO); 1 lb hāmākua or shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped; ½ carrot, small dice; 1 green onion stalk, small dice; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp all purpose flour (for gluten-free substitute ʻUlu Flour); 12oz. can corned beef or 1lb. fresh ground beef; 15oz. can salmon or 1 lb. fresh salmon, finely chopped; 2 tbsp All Purpose Flour (for gluten-free substitute ʻUlu Flour)

Jun 30, 2021

ʻUlu Veggie Burger

Kapiʻolani Community College Culinary Arts Students

Servings

5-6

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Ingredients

8 oz mature ʻulu (peeled, cored, and steamed), minced
2 whole eggs
2 cloves of garlic, minced
½ sweet onion, chopped
½ cup panko (for gluten-free substitute ʻUlu Flour)
1 handful of chopped fresh herbs (ex. parsley, chives, or tarragon) (optional)
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
High heat oil (ex. avocado, coconut, sunflower, canola, or EVOO)

Vegetarian Option

1 lb hāmākua or shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
½ carrot, small dice
1 green onion stalk, small dice
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp all purpose flour (for gluten-free substitute ʻUlu Flour)

Meat Option

12oz. can corned beef or 1lb. fresh ground beef

Fish Option

15oz. can salmon or 1 lb. fresh salmon, finely chopped
2 tbsp All Purpose Flour (for gluten-free substitute ʻUlu Flour)

Directions

Steam ʻulu for 5-10 mins or until soft.
Let ʻulu cool for a few minutes, then mince.
In a large bowl, combine the minced ʻulu, garlic, onions, and panko.
Add in optional vegetarian, meat, or fish ingredients. Combine all ingredients well.

NOTE: If choosing to substitute ʻulu flour for panko and/or AP Flour it is not necessary to add the additional ʻulu flour.
Add in eggs and mix well.
Form mixture into 6-12 patties depending on desired size (from sliders to full-size burgers).
Heat oil on medium-high heat.
Cook patties for 3-4 minutes on each side or until desired temperature is reached for meat and fish options.
Serve on your choice of bun and sides!
Enjoy with ʻulu wedges or a small green salad and your choice of sauce

Kapiʻolani Community College Culinary Arts Students

1 comment

Can kapuna use EBT for the food that is healthy from this assortment of sustainable food source?

Nainoa Afa'ese-Wong November 29, 2021

ʻUlu Veggie Burger