ASIAN STYLE CHICKEN & CASHEW CAKES

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So easy to make, and something a little different to serve with salad. I cut back on the coriander only because of family dislikes and also cooked in the oven, but nxt time I am going to try these on the the B.B.Q. These would also be great made smaller for finger food. The size of your meatballs will will alter you serving size.

Provided by Tisme

Categories     Poultry

Time 35m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

500 g ground chicken
1 red onion, finely chopped
125 g cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup roasted salted cashews, finely chopped
1/3 cup basil, chopped
1/3 cup coriander, chopped
1 large lemon, finely grated rind of
plain flour, for rolling
oil, for shallow frying
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon chopped cashews, extra
1 bird's eye chili, sliced
15 basil leaves, extra

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken mince, onion, cream cheese, cashews, herbs and lemon rind. Roll 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into a ball, then flatten slightly. Toss through flour until coated, shake off excess.
  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick frypan. Cook the cakes over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown. Drain and keep warm.
  • To make dipping sauce:
  • Combine vinegar, water, sugar, sweet chilli sauce, fish sauce, cashews and chilli in a saucepan and cook for 3-5 minutes until sugar is dissolved and sauce has thickened slightly. Place each chicken cake on a basil leaf and serve with dipping sauce.
  • HERE IS A HANDY TIP: Use wet hands when rolling the chicken mixture to prevent sticking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.7, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 70.3, Sodium 299, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 8.8, Protein 13.8

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