You're doing a barbecue and don't want to dish up a shop-bought veggie burger for those guests who don't eat meat. Well, there are several tasty alternatives you can rustle up in your own kitchen and they'll tempt the meat-eaters too, so make sure your veggie friends get in first. Here's one I really like:
By the way, the flat semi-circular things on the right are slices of giant puff-ball!
MILLET BURGER WITH CAULIFLOWER
As you will see this is an American recipe. Trying to find a truly comprehensive chart of cups to grams is well nigh impossible, so I take a teacup and use that throughout. It seems to work!
I cup millet, washed and soaked for 8-12 hours then drained
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 cups small cauliflower florets
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 egg beaten (optional)
1 cup sesame seeds
Put millet, cauliflower, water and salt into a medicum saucepan and bring to the boil. Cover and cook until the water is absorbed (approx 30 mins).
Add melted butter and stir in well, use a masher if you prefer. Allow to cool.
Add the egg, if using. Stir in thoroughly.
Roll mixture into balls, flatten into burgers (you choose the size you want) and coat with sesame seeds.
Lay carefully on a close mesh and barbecue, turning once. You may prefer to cook them in a frying pan with a little oil - less of a risk of them breaking up.
Serve with the usual sauces or relishes - pesto is great with these.
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