Place all the spices in a mortar and pestle or a small mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside. *See note regarding amounts*
Rehydrate the soy curls by placing them in a bowl and covering with broth or water. Set aside for 10 minutes or so. When soft and completely rehydrated, drain into a colander and using your hands, squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
Add the soy curls to the bowl of the food processor and pulse until you have small bits. Add these to a large mixing bowl.
Do the same for the mushrooms, walnuts, rice and hash browns. Each ingredient should be pulsed separately and added to the mixing bowl.
Mix soy curls, mushrooms, walnuts, rice and hash browns thoroughly.
Add spice mixture.
Add nutritional yeast, tomato paste and flax eggs. Continue to mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Form patties and place on a baking sheet to bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. This is the best method for initial cooking.
Alternatively, you can fry these in a dry pan over medium heat for about 3 minutes per side. Turn carefully!
*See note for further info on best reheating method**