Put the quinoa in a bowl and cover with approximately 500ml/18fl oz cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Set aside to soak overnight (or for at least 8 hours). Drain well.
Bring the stock to the boil in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa
stir once
then simmer for 10-12 minutes
or until tender. Remove from the heat and drain well. Set aside to cool.
Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5.
In a large mixing bowl
beat together the eggs
gram flour
herbs
chilli
and garlic until smooth and well combined. Stir in the spring onions
halloumi and quinoa. Season with salt and pepper. Add a little more gram flour or water if needed.
Shape the burger mixture into 16 equal-shaped patties in your hands.
Heat the ghee in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. When the fat is smoking
add the burger patties
shape with a spoon in the pan. You may need to do this in batches. Fry for 3-4 minutes
or until a golden-brown crust forms
then gently flip with a spatula and fry the other side.
Transfer the fried burgers to a roasting tray. When all of the burgers have been fried
cook them in the oven for a further 12-15 minutes
or until cooked through.
Serve with a green salad with red onion and avocado.
