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| The other end of the table Anands Christmas platter
As promised these are some other ideas for platters that are not quite as traditional.Who doesn't love a good pattie or vada as they are called in India. Vada is usually potato-based. Potatoes are mashed and coated with an herb-seasoned batter, then deep fried. The finished vada is then wrapped in bread and served with condiments such as chutney and red chilli powder.This recipe for patties is based on tuna with quite a hit of chilli but obviously if you don't like it Hot use plain tuna- it won't be as good but we all have our own tastes so make yours just how you like. I have also included a family favourite - thai chicken patties as we call them. These are chicken mince based and have plenty of flavour and are not deep fried but baked so a healthier option.
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spicy tuna patties
3 tins of tuna in chilli oil
4 med potatoes
1 bunch coriander chopped
2 cloves garlic
A ginger piece
2 eggs
2 green chillies
sea salt and pepper
2 onions
plain flour
Cook potatoes in water, drain well and mash but not too smooth or runny.
Cut up onions, garlic, ginger and chilli or whizz
Drain oil from tins of tuna
In a large bowl add tuna, chilli, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper
Add mash and eggs
Mix preferably with fingers until well mixed through
Chill for a few minutes
Then form into desired shape patties, lunch size or bite size for parties
Roll generously in plain flour and set aside.
Cook in shallow fresh vegetable oil turning on both sides until browned
Finish in oven if needed
Decorate with coriander leaves
Serve with salad, salsa, or simple dipping sauce on a platter
thai chicken patties
1 kg chicken mince
2 med onions
1 red capsicum
I bunch fresh coriander
large piece ginger and 4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon of thick soy sauce (ketchup manis)
1 tbs of sweet chilli sauce
salt and white pepper
lemon grass finely chopped
Other vegetables can be added carrots, celery, mint etc
Just be careful the mix does not become too runny
2 eggs
You’ll need a large bowl and a whizz or food processor Add chicken mince, salt and pepper and the eggs to the bowl
In the food processor combine and whiz up - but not too mushy
One of the onions, the capsicum and green chillies and 3/4 of the coriander all the ginger and garlic, lemongrass and ginger roots All other vegetables
Combine with the chicken and mix through
It is easier to mix with your hands than a spoon.
Add thick soy sauce and sweet chilli
Combine the rest of the coriander and the onions but finely chopped so it has a different consistency
When all mixed together
CHILL for a bit to set
Form into balls or patties add plain flour if too runny.
Cook on baking paper in oven for about 20-25 minutes if large size
10-15 minutes if small party size
Serve with hot chilli sauce or sweet chilli or cooling sauce like cucumber and yoghurt
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