Vietnamese Beef Patties In Lettuce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup packed basil leaves
1/2 cup packed mint leaves
2 tsp finely grated lime peel
1 1/3 lbs ground beef
1 None egg yolk
2 tbsp red curry paste
4 oz rice vermicelli noodles
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1/2 cup bean sprouts, chopped
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
12 None lettuce leaves

Preparation

Coarsely chop half each of the basil and mint. Place whole basil and mint leaves in a bowl. Set aside.
Place the chopped herbs, lime peel, ground beef, egg and curry paste in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix until well combined. Shape into 12 patties. Place on a plate. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 15 mins.
Meanwhile, soak noodles in hot water in a large heatproof bowl for 3-5 mins or until softened. Drain. Using kitchen scissors, snip noodles into short lengths. Add onion, carrot and bean sprouts. Whisk sauces and lime juice in a small bowl.
Spray patties with no stick cooking spray. Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Cook patties in batches for 2-3 mins each side or until browned and cooked through.
To serve, place lettuce on plates. Top with noodle mixture, reserved basil and mint leaves and patties. Drizzle with sauce.