Cal Smart Pork Patties in Tikka Sauce
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Cal Smart Pork Patties in Tikka Sauce

Cal Smart Pork Patties in Tikka Sauce

with Cilantro Rice

Flecks of cilantro stems don't just make these pork patties look pretty—they also add a ton of flavour! Tikka sauce blends beautifully with cream cheese to give this curry a velvety texture without the heaviness.

Tags:
Calorie Smart
Quick
Allergens:
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.

Preparation Time25 minutes
Cooking Time
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

250 g

Ground Pork

¼ cup

Tikka Sauce

(Contains Milk)

1 unit(s)

Tomato

56 g

Baby Spinach

1 unit(s)

Cream Cheese

(Contains Milk)

¾ cup

Basmati Rice

7 g

Cilantro

½ unit(s)

Lemon

1 tsp

Garlic Salt

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains Milk)

0.31 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

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Nutrition Values

Calories710 kcal
Fat32 g
Saturated Fat15 g
Carbohydrate72 g
Sugar6 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Protein34 g
Cholesterol115 mg
Sodium1350 mg
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium900 mg
Calcium125 mg
Iron4.75 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Medium Pot
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Large Non-Stick Pan
Medium Bowl

Cooking Steps

Cook rice
1

Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Add rice, 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) water and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt to a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min. Remove from heat. Set aside, still covered.

Cook pork patties
2

Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat.While the pan heats, thinly slice cilantro stems.Add pork, cilantro stems and half the garlic salt to a medium bowl. Season with pepper, then combine. Form mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties (8 patties for 4 ppl). When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, then swirl until melted.Add pork patties. Pan-fry until cooked through, 3-4 min per side.** Remove from heat. Transfer patties to a plate.

Prep
3

Meanwhile, cut half the lemon (whole lemon for 4 ppl) into wedges.Roughly chop cilantro leaves. Roughly chop spinach.Cut tomato into 1/2-inch pieces.

Cook sauce
4

When patties are done, with the pan still off heat, stir in cream cheese, half the tikka sauce (use all for 4 ppl) and 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) water.Return the pan to medium. Bring to a simmer, stirring often to combine.Once simmering, stir in tomatoes. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, 1-2 min.Add spinach. Cook, stirring often, until wilted, 1 min. Season with pepper and remaining garlic salt.

Finish pork patties
5

Return pork patties to the pan. Gently stir to warm through, 1 min. (TIP: If sauce gets too thick, add water, 1 tbsp at a time, until you reach desired consistency.) Season with salt and pepper.

Finish and serve
6

Add half the cilantro to the pot with rice, then fluff with a fork. (TIP: Add 1 tbsp [2 tbsp] butter, then fluff until melted, if desired.)Divide cilantro rice between plates. Spoon sauce over rice. Top with pork patties.Sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired.