Spicy Bite-size Burgers |
Ingredients:
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| 1/2 | teaspoon | coriander |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | cumin seeds (dry fried) |
| 4 | ounces | coconut (freshly grated or desiccated, soaked in 4 to 6 tablespoons boiling water |
| 12 | ounces | beef (finely minced) |
| 1 | clove | garlic (crushed) |
| 1 | whole | egg (beaten) |
| 2 | tablespoons | plain flour |
| 2 | tablespoons | groundnut oil for frying |
| 1 | pinch | salt |
| 1 | whole | lemon or lime (cut into wedges) |
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Method: |
| Place the dry fried coriander and cumin seeds in a mortar and grind thoroughly with a pestle. |
| In a bowl, mix the grated or moistened desiccated coconut with the minced beef. |
| Add the ground spices to the meat and coconut mixture, together with the garlic, salt to taste and sufficient beaten egg to bind. |
| Divide the mixture into evenly sized portions, and form the portions into burger shapes. |
| Dust the burgers with flour. Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the patties for 4 to 5 minutes until both sides are golden brown and cooked through. Serve with lemon or lime wedges, to squeeze over. |
| Source: Best-Ever Burgers ISBN 1-84215-005-7 |
