Name: Spicy chicken and noodle patty cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3/4 250g packet (3 portions) bean vermicelli; 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks; 1/2 cup chopped coriander; 1/4 cup sweet chilli sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 450 gram chicken breast fillets, chopped; 1/2 small red onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; vegetable oil, to shallow-fry; 16 small butter lettuce leaves, to serve; lemon wedges, to serve

Ingredients

3/4 250g packet (3 portions) bean vermicelli

1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks

1/2 cup chopped coriander

1/4 cup sweet chilli sauce

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

450 gram chicken breast fillets, chopped

1/2 small red onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

vegetable oil, to shallow-fry

16 small butter lettuce leaves, to serve

lemon wedges, to serve

Method

1.Soak vermicelli in boiling water in a large heatproof bowl for 5 minutes; stir to separate noodles. then drain. Refresh under cold water. Using kitchen scissors, cut into shorter lengths. Place half the vermicelli in a large bowl. Add carrot and half the coriander; toss to combine. Set aside remaining vermicelli.

2.Meanwhile. whisk sauces and sesame oil in a small jug. Set aside.

3.Line baking tray with baking paper. Process chicken. onion, garlic, ginger. remaining coriander and 2 tablespoons of the sauce mixture in a food processor. Season. Add remaining vermicelli; process until combined. Shape mixture into 16 patties. Place on prepared tray. Cover with plastic food wrap; chill for 15 minutes.

4.Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over moderate heat. Shallow-fry patties, in batches, for 1-2 minutes each side or until browned and cooked. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels. Add remaining sauce mixture to carrot mixture. Toss to combine. Place lettuce on a serving plate. Fill with carrot mixture. Top each with a patty. Serve with lemon wedges.

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