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Add oil to a skillet, when hot, add the cabbage. Sauté in medium heat until golden brown. This might take some time (about 10 minutes) but it will be totally worth it.
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On a separate skillet, add oil, when hot, add the tempeh, then add the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and the molasses, sauté for about 4 minutes or until the liquids have evaporated.
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When the sautéed ingredients have reached room temperature, add them to a bowl along with the remainder of the ingredients, except for the oil. Mix well until everything is incorporated.
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Cover the mixture with a paper towel and put it in the fridge for 30 minutes or in the freezer for 15 minutes. This will help the patties to get a super crispy crust.
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Remove the bowl from the fridge, and with either damp or oiled hands, make the desired shape patties. Place them on a non-stick silicone baking sheet.
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Add oil to a skillet, when hot, add the patties. Do not overcrowd the skillet otherwise, the patties will fall apart.
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Assemble your burgers using your favorite dressings, vegetables, and cheeses, and enjoy!
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IMPORTANT:
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1. The amount of oatmeal flor will vary, so add more or less to your mixture, since it is supposed to be firm, holding together, and yet moist.
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2. If you don't have liquid smoke or powdered smoke, add smoked paprika and eliminate the sweet or hot paprika in the recipe.