Soybean Burgers

Directions

1. 1
   Cook soybeans in 3 cups water until tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
2. 2
   Drain, cool and grind or blend to make 1 cup.
3. 3
   Peel eggplant and cube.
4. 4
   Combine with diced onion and 3 to 4 cloves garlic in saucepan and cook in enough oil to cover bottom of pan until onion is tender.
5. 5
   Add oats, wheat germ, soybean mixture and salt.
6. 6
   Stir in 2 tablespoons water.
7. 7
   Dough should have consistency of thick paste.
8. 8
   Press into patties and fry in 1/4 inch oil until done on both sides.
9. 9
   To make gravy, saute chopped onions, 2 cloves garlic and mushrooms in butter until mushrooms are tender.
10. 10
    Dissolve arrowroot in 1/2 cup water and add to mushroom mixture.
11. 11
    Cook and stir until thickened.
12. 12
    Add tamari.
13. 13
    Serve patties with gravy.