Lemongrass and mushroom patties

Name: Lemongrass and mushroom patties
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2

with lime sticky black rice and mung beans

Ready in around 20 mins

RECIPE FACT:

Did you know that larb is the national dish of Laos and is a balance of sweet, sour and salty flavours.

Nutritional Info:

Serving Amount:

Serves 2 people

Cooking Instructions:

1. TO PREPARE THE VEGETABLES AND BLACK RICE:

Open the bag of black rice, squeezing gently on the bag to break up the clumps. Place a non-stick frying pan over a medium high heat with a drizzle of oil. Once hot add the rice to the pan and the sliced wombok cabbage, season with salt and cook for 2-3 mins. Remove from the pan into a salad bowl and cover to keep warm.
2. TO COOK THE LEMONGRASS AND MUSHROOM PATTIES:

Peel and grate the carrot. Place the mushroom and hemp mince into a bowl with the carrot and the lemongrass and kaffir lime paste. Season with salt and mix well. Form int balls the size of golf balls and flatten into patties. Wipe out the pan and place back over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Once the pan is hot add the patties and cook for 4-5 mins each side.
3. TO FINISH THE LIME STICKY BLACK RICE:

Remove the mint leaves from their stalks and add to the salad bowl with the lime dressing. Toss to combine.
TO SERVE:

Spoon lime sticky black rice into bowls. Top with lemongrass and mushroom patties. Serve with mung beans on the side and sprinkle with crispy shallots and cashews.