These meaty morsels are bursting with flavor and are perfect served wrapped in crisply cold lettuce leaves.
1 lb. good-quality pork sausage meat
1 tsp. peeled and grated fresh ginger
1 green chili, deseeded and chopped
1 red chili, deseeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
zest of 1 lemon
2 scallions, finely sliced
2 tsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbs. vegetable oil
iceberg lettuce and/or pita breads, to serve
In a large bowl, mix together the sausage, ginger, chilis, garlic, lemon zest, scallions and cilantro. Form into small, flat patties.
Heat the oil in a large skillet and cook the patties for about 3 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Remove them to a warm plate and serve with lettuce and pita bread.
Makes 16 patties
Cooking with Nigella 