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                  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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