Lemon Grass-Ginger Pork Sliders

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork, preferably pork shoulder or another fatty cut
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• 2 tablespoons chopped lemon grass
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• ½ cup chopped shallots
• 2 tablespoons minced ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup chilled cooked white rice
• ½ teaspoon cayenne or other red chile powder
• ¼ cup finely chopped, seeded plum tomatoes
• About 1/4 cup peanut oil and more for oiling the plate
• Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (16 servings)

    115 calories; 9 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 20 milligrams cholesterol; 162 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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16 to 18 sliders

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, combine the pork and turmeric and set aside.
2. In a mortar or food processor, combine the lemon grass, garlic, shallots, ginger and salt. Process or pound to a coarse paste. Add the rice, chile powder and tomatoes and process again.
3. Lightly brush a plate with oil. Add the aromatic paste to the meat and use your hands to knead together thoroughly. Shape the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter, then flatten each gently into a small, thick patty. Set aside on the oiled plate.
4. Heat the oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliders and cook for about 3 minutes, until browned. Turn over the sliders and keep cooking; if they start to release liquid, raise the heat to continue browning. Cook until just firm to the touch.
5. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro sprigs.

30 minutes