*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                   VEGETABLE PATTIES WITH PEANUT SAUCE

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Asian
                Sauces                           Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     3/4   c            Yellow split peas, soaked
   1 1/2   c            Water
   1       c            Chopped onions
   2       ts           Chopped garlic
     1/2   tb           Minced ginger
     1/2   ts           Cumin
     1/4   ts           Cayenne
     1/2   ts           Salt
     1/2   ts           Black pepper
     1/2   c            Chopped cilantro
   1       t            Fresh lemon juice
     1/2   c            Wholewheat breadcrumbs
   4       tb           Safflower oil
   1       ea           Southeast Asian peanut sauce

  Drain peas & rinse well.  Place in medium pot with
  water & 1/2 cup of chopped onion.  Stir in garlic,
  cumin, ginger, cayenne & salt.  Bring to a boil &
  simmer for 30 minutes, till all the liquid is
  absorbed. Cool slightly. In a blender, combine the
  peas with the remaining onions, pepper & cilantro.
  Puree for 1 minute.  Transfer to a mixing bowl & add
  lemon juice & bread crumbs.  Mix well.  If too dry,
  add a little water. Shape into 8 patties.
  Heat 2 tb oil in a medium skillet.  Cook the patties
  for 7 minutes on each side.  Drain on paper towels.
  Serve with peanut sauce.
 


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