Japanese Negi (leek) Patties

Tomoko's mum Toshiko sent me 3 new cookbooks. They are written in Japanese, so Tomoko and I are going to slowly translate the recipes we want to make-here is the first one! Prep time doesn't include cooling the leeks.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  leek, shredded finely
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 4  large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1  pinch salt
• 2  tablespoons  sesame oil

• SAUCE

• 1  cup water
• 1  tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with
• 1  tablespoon water

Directions

1. Stir fry the leek in the 1 tablespoon of oil until a little softened.
2. Cool.
3. Meanwhile place the first 4 sauce ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
4. Add the cornstarch mix to this, and stir until it thickens.
5. Set aside.
6. Place the leeks, eggs and pinch of salt in a bowl and mix.
7. Heat half the sesame oil in a large frypan over medium high heat.
8. Using half the mix, form 4 patties in the pan.
9. Cook until golden, turn over cook until golden and cooked through.
10. Keep these warm whilst you repeat with the remaining sesame oil and leek/egg mix.
11. Divide between 4 plates, and serve with the sauce spooned over.