Monday, October 1, 2012

Green Curry Fritters with Cabbage Slaw

Fritters
  • 2/3 c panko
  • 1/4 c diagonally sliced green onions
  • 1 lb ground chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp canola mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tbsp green curry paste
  • 1 tbsp dark sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste)
  • 3/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 lg egg
  • 2 tbsp canola oil, divided 
Slaw
  • 3 c sliced cabbage
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp dark sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 c cilantro leaves
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, very thinly sliced
  • 1 ripe peeled avocado, sliced

For the Fritters
Place first 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine mayonnaise and the next 7 ingredients (through egg). Add mayonnaise mixture to chicken mixture; mix lightly until combined. Divide into 12 equal portions; gently shape each portion into a small patty (do not pack).

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon canola oil to pan; swirl. Add 6 patties to pan; cook 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan. Repeat procedure.

For the Slaw
Combine the first 5 ingredients. Chill 1 hour. Add cilantro and jalapeño; toss. Top with fritters and avocado. Serve immediately.