Asian-Style Pork and Peanut Cakes Recipe

Name: Asian-Style Pork and Peanut Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. (450 g) lean ground pork; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 125 g (1/2 of 250-g pkg.) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened; 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp. dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped, divided; 1/3 cup each chopped fresh basil and cilantro; zest of 1 lime; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1/4 cup oil; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup Heinz Distilled White Vinegar; 1/4 cup water; 1 Tbsp. Thai chili sauce; 2 tsp. nam pla (fish sauce); 1 serrano chile, sliced; 15 fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

1 lb. (450 g) lean ground pork
1 red onion, finely chopped
125 g (1/2 of 250-g pkg.) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened
1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp. dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped, divided
1/3 cup each chopped fresh basil and cilantro
zest of 1 lime
2 Tbsp. flour
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup Heinz Distilled White Vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp. Thai chili sauce
2 tsp. nam pla (fish sauce)
1 serrano chile, sliced
15 fresh basil leaves

1
Combine meat, onions, cream cheese, 1/3 cup nuts, herbs and lime zest.
2
Roll into 15 balls; flatten each into 1/4-inch-thick patty.
3
Dip, 1 at a time, in flour, turning to evenly coat both sides of each patty; gently shake off excess flour.
4
Heat oil in large deep skillet on medium-high heat.
5
Add half the patties; cook 3 to 4 min.
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on each side or until done (160 degrees F).
7
Drain on paper towels.
8
Repeat with remaining patties; cover to keep warm.
9
Cook remaining nuts with all remaining ingredients except basil in saucepan on medium heat 3 to 5 min.
10
or until sugar is dissolved and sauce is slightly thickened, stirring frequently.
11
Serve meat cakes on basil leaves; top with sauce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. (450 g) lean ground pork, 1 red onion, finely chopped, 125 g (1/2 of 250-g pkg.) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened, 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp. dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped, divided, and more.

Yes, Asian-Style Pork and Peanut Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Asian-Style Pork and Peanut Cakes

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