Spicy pork patties

How to make Spicy pork patties recipe

Makes 12

Preparation time 10 minutes, plus chilling, Cooking time 6–8 minutes

Ingredients:
450 g (14½ oz) minced pork
3 teaspoons hot curry paste
3 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons soft brown sugar
sunflower oil, for frying
salt and pepper
To serve
150 ml (5 fl oz) natural yogurt
3 tablspoons chopped fresh coriander

Method:
Put the pork, curry paste, breadcrumbs, onion, lime juice, coriander, chilli and sugar into a large bowl and, using your hands, mix until thoroughly blended. Season with salt and pepper, cover and chill for 30 minutes or until ready to cook.

Divide the mixture into 12 portions and shape each one into a flat, round patty.

Heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan and cook the patties over a medium heat for 3–4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Mix the yogurt with the chopped coriander and serve in a small dish alongside the patties, with rice and a salad.

For herby lamb patties, put 500 g (1 lb) lean minced lamb, 3 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs, 4 teaspoons dried mint, 4 teaspoons dried oregano, the grated rind of 1 lemon and 1 crushed garlic clove in a large bowl. Make, chill and cook the patties as above, then serve stuffed into pittas with hummus and a Greek salad.

Spicy pork patties