Categories: Asian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus 3 cups whole leaves
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 4 tsp fish sauce
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks or shredded
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp. lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Directions
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In a medium bowl, gently mix the beef, breadcrumbs, chopped basil, egg, ginger, fish sauce and garlic. Using damp hands, form the meat into 24 balls that are 1 1/4 inches in size. Using your palms, flatten the balls into 1-inch-thick disks. Thread the disks onto 8 skewers.
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Heat a grill pan over medium-high. Grease the pan. Grill the skewers, turning occasionally, until the meat is cooked through, 9 to 11 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in another medium bow, toss the carrots, scallions, lime juice, and basil leaves; season the salad with salt and pepper.
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Serve the skewers with the salad, lime wedges and rice.