- 1½ lb. ground pork
- 1 T. minced garlic
- 1/3c. minced shallot
- 1/3c. minced lemongrass
- 1 T. light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4c. fish sauce
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 1 c. fine fresh breadcrumbs
Mix all ingredients. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 24
hours. Form into square patties about an inch thick, and grill or sauté
over medium heat until cooked through. Chilling thoroughly before
slicing makes it easier to slice the patties into quarter-inch strips.
This article appears in Jan 27 – Feb 2, 2011.
