Nutty Rice Burgers

Ingredients
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1 small onion, chopped finely
100g mushrooms, chopped finely
350g cooked brown rice
100g breadcrumbs
75g cashew nuts, chopped
1 egg
2 tablespoons brown fruity sauce
dash of Tabasco sauce
salt and pepper

Methods
1. Fry the onions for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften - add the mushrooms and cook for a further 2 minutes.
2. Remove the pan from the heat, and mix in the rice, breadcrumbs, cashew nuts, egg and sauces - season with salt and pepper and mix well.
3. Shape the mixture into 6 burgers - leave to chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
4. Barbecue or grill the burgers on an oiled rack for 5-6 minutes on each side, turning once and basting frequently with oil.
5. Top burger with a slice of cheese a couple of minutes before the end of cooking time - serve in a toasted burger bun with fried onions.

Status
Untried.