Being on the no sauce and no sugar diet makes me think out of the box. I learned to use more spices and certainly more herbs. I rely more on the natural ingredient rather than using sauces to enhance it.
I also realised how reliant I was on so many things. From chinese cooking wine to sauces… and I have not baked for a month!
Usually I made these chicken patties with breadcrumbs and sauces. Today, I made them with shredded carrot and basil leaves with egg to bind them. I was seriously surprise by the outcome. It was meaty and juicy.
A hint of sesame and of course, sesame oil again lifts the flavour. Going back to basics does work after all!!
Chicken Basil and Carrot Patties (makes around 8-10)
500 grams chicken mince
1 carrot shredded
1 bunch of basil leaves- probably around 50 grams or so
toasted sesame seeds
1 tsp of sesame oil
1 egg
Bind everything together, fridge for around 20 minutes. Shape them into patties and fry them!
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Love the combination of flavors, must be delicious.
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I have been “living” in the spices world for some time and totally enjoy it. Don’t miss soy sauce and oyster sauce at all. Hee heee….Keep it up!
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I love the flavors in these patties! The basil is such a great addition!
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Chicken patties? I love it and with carrots. Absolutely delightful. Great idea my friend
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yes, i think that’s a great idea adding basil leaves into the meat patties, why never i thought of that! thanks!
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Cela doit être très délicieux ! Huuumm ça à l’air bon ! J’achèterai les ingrédients et je la préparerai bientôt !! Je vous dirais pour le résultat… Merci de nous avoir mis ce joli partage. voyances
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That looks very delicious even without the sauces. I don’t think I can ever survive without sea salt and a good soya sauce 😀 Hope you have a great day! MaryMoh at http://www.keeplearningkeepsmiling.com
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Ching- Thanks!Tigerfish- Yeah! I’m learning heaps from you!!Joanne- thank you!Jessica- ;)Lena- you are welcomed!Mary- ahhh.,. a good sea salt is always welcomed!
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