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A Tofu Burger for Anyone Who Thinks They Don’t Like Tofu

If this is you, get ready — no pressing necessary.

Published April 29, 2024

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All photos: Ben Saccone

You’ve probably heard it before: “No, thanks, I don’t like tofu.” It’s usually said with complete certainty by someone who either has never actually tried tofu, or who has tried it but has yet to have it prepared well.

Ingredients for tofu burgers

If you’re like me, you probably either celebrate because it means less competition for some delicious dish that’s sitting in front of you, or you lament that you have to change the recipe that you were planning to cook for dinner. I’ve had to change enough dinner plans due to a friend claiming to not like tofu that I decided to come up with a solution to the problem: If my friends would give me just one chance to prepare it for them, I would guarantee to change their minds about tofu.

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