LEMONGRASS CHICKEN PATTIES

These lightly spiced chicken patties will be a hit with the entire family. They are also delicious tossed through a rice noodle salad

Prep:
15 minutes
Cook:
15 minutes
Serves:
4-6

Ingredients

500g chicken mince

1 tablespoon sunflower oil

2 lemongrass stems, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 red chilli, finely chopped

1 shallot, finely chopped

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric

2 kaffir lime leaves, central stem removed, thinly sliced

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons lime juice

1⁄2 cup dried breadcrumbs, panko crumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs

Method

Heat oil in a small frying pan over a medium heat, add lemongrass, garlic, chilli and shallot and cook for 3-4 mins or until soft. Remove from heat and set aside

When cooled slightly, put mix into a medium-sized bowl and combine with all remaining ingredients then shape into patties. Pan fry or grill for 4 mins on each side or until cooked through

Serve in buns or baguette with a slaw dressed with nuoc cham sauce and plenty of coriander, tomato and sriracha