Thai Chicken Patties with Asian Slaw

Ingredients

Chicken Patties

100g lean chicken mince
½ an egg
1 small French shallot, finely chopped
5 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
5 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1cm ginger, grated
3 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1⁄2 red chilli, finely chopped (optional)
2 teaspoons peanut oil

Asian Slaw

1 cup red cabbage, shredded
1 cup snow peas, thinly sliced
1/2 cup bean sprouts
1⁄2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh mint, shredded
1 teaspoon peanut oil

Method

• 1 In a mixing bowl combine the chicken mince, egg, shallot, herbs, ginger, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, 1 teaspoon soy sauce and chilli.
• 2 Mix well using clean hands.
• 3 Shape mixture into 2 round balls.
• 4 Heat 2 teaspoons peanut oil in a fry pan over medium heat. Place chicken balls in the pan and flatten with a spatula. Cook for 3-4 minutes each side or until cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
• 5 To make the Asian slaw, place all ingredients in a bowl and toss to combine.