Ingredients

Let’s Cook!

• 1
  Mix panko, Tom yum paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, cilantro paste, basil paste, shallots and garlic in a large bowl. Mix and let stand for 5 minutes.
• 2
  Add 1 pound of ground beef to bowl. Mix well. Form into patties for frying. (You can also choose to let the ground beef crumble instead of forming distinct patties). Recipe is enough for around 20 small patties. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• 3
  For the dressing, pound garlic, chilies and half the sugar with a mortar and pestle. Add the liquid ingredients and stir. Add dressing to sliced cucumbers and onion. Add sesame oil to taste and set aside.
• 4
  Work with a heavy pan over medium heat. Cook patties in oil until golden brown.
• 5
  Serve patties with cucumber salad. Spoon extra dressing over patties. Garnish with fresh cilantro, mint and basil.