Name: Vietnamese patties in lettuce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/3 bunch basil, leaves picked; 1/3 bunch mint, leaves picked; 2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest; 600 gram beef mince; 1 egg yolk; 2 tablespoon red curry paste; 100 gram rice vermicelli noodles; 1 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced; 1 large carrot, peeled, cut into matchsticks; 50 gram snow pea sprouts, chopped; 1/4 cup sweet chilli sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice; cooking oil spray; 12 lettuce leaves

Vietnamese patties in lettuce

Fragrant, vibrant beef mince patties are housed on a bed of vermicelli noodles, herbs and a lettuce cup

Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

10M

Total

25M

Ingredients

1/3 bunch basil, leaves picked

1/3 bunch mint, leaves picked

2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest

600 gram beef mince

1 egg yolk

2 tablespoon red curry paste

100 gram rice vermicelli noodles

1 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced

1 large carrot, peeled, cut into matchsticks

50 gram snow pea sprouts, chopped

1/4 cup sweet chilli sauce

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon lime juice

cooking oil spray

12 lettuce leaves

Method

1.Chop half the basil and half the mint coarsely. Place whole basil and mint leaves in a bowl. Set aside.

2.Place the chopped herbs, zest, mince, egg and curry paste in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix until well combined. Shape mince into 12 patties. Place on a plate. Cover with plastic food wrap; chill for 15 minutes.

3.Meanwhile, soak noodles in hot water in a large heatproof bowl for 3-5 minutes or until softened. Drain. Using kitchen scissors, snip noodles into short lengths. Add onion, carrot and sprouts. Whisk sauces and juice in a jug.

4.Spray patties with oil. Heat a large frying pan over moderate heat. Cook patties in batches for 2-3 minutes each side or until brown and cooked.

5.To serve, place lettuce on plates; top with noodle mixture, reserved basil and mint leaves. a patty and sauce.