Cookwith - Vegan Korean BBQ Burger with Kimchi Slaw

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked short-grain rice
• 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup finely chopped shiitake mushrooms
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (vegan)
• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 5 tbsp water (flax egg)
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste, vegan)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup vegan kimchi, chopped and squeezed dry
• 1/2 cup vegan mayo
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp maple syrup
• 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 4 vegan burger buns
• 1 cup baby spinach or lettuce leaves
• 1 tbsp neutral oil (for pan-frying)
• Sesame seeds and sliced scallions, for garnish