Juicy larb-inspired pork patties meet smoky, lime-dressed Washington sweet corn in a fast Isan Thai–inspired summer dinner.
- Total time: 35 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $12
- Calories per serving: 650 cal
- Grill
Drink pairing: A chilled Riesling balances the chile heat and savory fish sauce while complementing the sweet corn.
Details
Ingredients
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Ground Pork1 pound $5.99
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Bi-color Corn2 ears $0.79
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Green Onion4 green onions $1.39
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Cilantro Bunch1/4 cup chopped cilantro $1.19
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Lime3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes) $0.69
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Fish sauce2 tablespoons
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Light brown sugar2 teaspoons
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Crushed red pepper flakes1 teaspoon
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Garlic powder1/2 teaspoon
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Kosher salt1/2 teaspoon
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Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
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Neutral cooking oil1 tablespoon
Instructions
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Preheat a grill to medium-high, about 425°F. Shuck 2 ears bi-color corn, thinly slice 4 green onions, and chop 1/4 cup cilantro.
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Gently combine the pork-patty mixture:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Shape into 8 small patties, each about 1/2 inch thick, and press a shallow indentation into each center.
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Whisk together the corn dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Set aside.
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Brush the 2 ears of corn with 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil. Brush the pork patties with 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil. Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until tender and charred in spots, 8 to 10 minutes. Alongside it, grill the patties until browned and their centers reach 160°F, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
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Rest the pork patties for 3 minutes. Let the corn cool for 2 minutes while the pork rests, then cut the kernels from the cobs.
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Toss the grilled corn kernels with the corn dressing, 2 sliced green onions, and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
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Spoon the warm corn salad onto two plates and arrange 4 grilled pork patties on each plate. Serve immediately.