Chickpea Patties

The patties have a nice taste and a nice consistency. They are patties, so make them relatively thin for the best taste.

• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cook time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 16 oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup of vital wheat gluten
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried sage
• Olive oil for pan frying
• 4 cloves minced garlic

Instructions

• In a mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas and the garlic with the olive oil until no whole chickpeas are left.
• Add the remaining ingredients and knead for 3 minutes. You want the gluten to form strings. That is most important for the texture.
• Warm the skillet for frying.
• Divide the cutlet dough into two pieces
• Divide each half into four cutlets. Knead each pice by hand for a few moments. Flatten and stretch each cutlet until they are roughly 6 in. by 4 in. The idea is to make them thin enough so they get crisp on the outside and warm on the inside.
• Fry each side approximately six to seven minutes. Pressing down with the spatula helps them cook more evenly. Ensure you have enough oil, especially if you need to fry them in batches.
• Done

Notes

Covering the patties between flips helps them cook more thoroughly.