Description
All the flavors of a Thai meal in one delicious, gluten-free, tender pork patty. Sitting on top of a bowl of warm rice with your favorite veggies, an egg, fresh herbs, and sweet & spicy sauce. It's the kind of meal that just makes you feel good!
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup minced cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Sweet and spicy mayo sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce like Mae Ploy
- 1-2 teaspoons sriracha or garlic chili paste
- 1-2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lime juice
Accompaniments
- rice
- fried egg or hardboiled egg
- fresh or sauteed vegetables
- fresh herbs like Thai basil, cilantro, or mint
- crushed peanuts
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients except the pork to a medium sized bowl and stir to combine.
- Add the pork to the bowl by pinching pieces off and dropping them into the bowl as well.
- Using your hands, gently combine the pork with the other ingredients.
- Refrigerate this mixture for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- When the pork mixture is ready, form flat patties and lay them out evenly on a lined sheet pan.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until the patty reaches 155°.
- Enjoy with a bowl of rice and your favorite veggies.
Sweet and spicy mayonnaise
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice. Let sit for 20 minutes before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Oven, sheet-pan
- Cuisine: Thai