Thai Chicken Cakes with a Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce

Flavorful chicken cakes blended with Thai aromatics served alongside a homemade sweet and spicy chili dipping syrup.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 710.3 kcals 1420.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 61.2 grams 122.3 grams
Fat 27.1 grams 54.2 grams
Protein 55.4 grams 110.8 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lime
zest of half and juice
Liquids
55
ml
Meat
NutsSeeds
2
piece
1
tsp
Galangal
peeled and finely grated
1
tsp
Lemongrass
finely chopped
15
g
Coriander
including stalks, chopped
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
0.5
tsp
Chilli Flakes
crushed dried
OilsFats
Vegetables
2
piece
Spring Onions
finely chopped

Steps

  • Mix galangal, lemongrass, spring onion, coriander, lime zest, and juice in a bowl and season.
  • Blend chicken and bird's-eye chillies together in a food processor.
  • Combine the galangal mixture with the chicken and blend briefly.
  • Divide the mixture into eight portions and shape into cakes.
  • Cook sugar, water, and chilli flakes in a saucepan over low heat until a syrup forms.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan.
  • Fry the cakes for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  • Serve chicken cakes with the dipping sauce on the side.