Asian Chicken & Water Chestnut Patties

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Asian Chicken & Water Chestnut Patties
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Thu, 03-18-2004 - 3:18pm
Asian Chicken & Water Chestnut Patties

1 can whole water chestnuts, rinsed and drained
1 bunch scallions, chopped (1 Cup)
1 t minced fresh jalapeno chiles
1 1/2 pound ground chicken (can substitute ground turkey)
2 T chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 1/4 t salt
2 t vegetable oil

Add water chestnuts, scallions, and jalapeno to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl with the chicken along with cilantro and salt. Stir together until combined. Form mixture into 18 (2-inch diameter) patties on a baking sheet.

Heat 1 t oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Cook patties until golden, about 3 minutes on each side.

For a special presentation, place 3 patties onto wooden skewers and cook the same way.

I've been making these for a couple of years now. It's also one of the kids' favorites! After the patties are done, I take them out of the pan. To the pan, I add about 1/4 sherry, 2-3 Tbs. soy sauce, about 1/4 tsp ground ginger and 1/4 tsp. garlic powder and just a sprinkle of sesame oil. I stir it around in the pan until it forms a glaze, then I put the patties back in and flip them around a bit until they are well coated. YUMMY!!




Edited 3/8/2006 6:22 pm ET by karezz
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Registered: 01-03-2006
Thu, 03-18-2004 - 7:05pm
I made these for dinner tonight and they were amazing!

For those of you who are looking for a 'taste of Thai' - try these! I would recommend using 2 cans of water chestnuts and at least double the amount of cilantro. I served them with sauteed mushrooms (garlic, scallion, soy) and a cucumber & celery salad with an asian flavored vinaigrette. YUMMY!

Karen
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Sun, 09-12-2004 - 9:33am
These sound great!

But what is "1 1/2 ground chicken"? Does that mean u need 1 & 1/2 cups of ground chicken or 1 whole chicken and half a chicken? I'm kinda confused!

Anyone can help me out?

thanks

Also "t" means tablespoon right?...just making sure lol.

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Sun, 09-12-2004 - 9:51am

It means 1 1/2 pounds of ground chicken.

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Sun, 09-12-2004 - 10:15am
Whoops! Imagine I put 1 tablespoon of the jalapeno in! LOL. Thanks Cath, u saved me from burning my throat!

Hmm Turkey isn't too popular in Australia...u can't even find a whole turkey at the butchers or anything, I always thought its coz we don't have Thanks giving lol.

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Registered: 01-03-2006
Sun, 09-12-2004 - 8:37pm
I'm glad everyone likes these! Sorry for the confusing typos in the recipe :(

I also use this recipe as a party appetizer. Instead of forming the meat mixture into patties, I make small meatballs. Then, I either cook them in oil in a frying pan, or broil them in the oven. I serve them with a soy dipping sauce and toothpicks.

Karen :)
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Wed, 02-09-2005 - 5:28pm
Bump!
A delicious recipe even the kids love.
Goes great with Glazed Bell Peppers and Snow Peas recipe posted in this section.
Enjoy!
Karen :)
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Wed, 02-09-2005 - 8:31pm
Yup.
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Wed, 03-08-2006 - 6:19pm

bumping this for Lori. I am going to do some editing to it.


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Thu, 03-09-2006 - 12:00pm

I can't find the glazed bell peppers with peapods. Can you tell me where it is or re-post it for me? TIA! =)

Lisa

PS--Have you ever tried making hamburger sized patties? How many of the little patties are considered a serving?

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Registered: 04-01-2005
Thu, 03-09-2006 - 3:20pm

I usually make them just a bit smaller than a hamburger and eat two. You can make them any size you like.


For glazed veggies, I do a quick stir fry and then do a quick pan sauce like I do for the patties.


Remove the patties (or veggies) from the pan. Then, I add about 1/4 sherry, 2-3 Tbs. soy sauce, about 1/4 tsp ground ginger and 1/4 tsp. garlic powder and just a sprinkle of sesame oil. I stir it around in the pan until it forms a glaze, then I put the patties (or veggies) back in and flip them around a bit until they are well coated. YUMMY!!



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