Spicy Thai Sausage

Spicy Thai Sausage is a flavorful breakfast dish that combines aromatic herbs and spices with ground pork, creating a protein-packed meal perfect for a keto diet. Served with a side of fresh cucumber salad, this dish delivers a delightful kick to start your day.

Ingredients

• Ground pork - 300 grams
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 2, finely chopped
• Red chili paste - 1 tablespoon
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
• Red chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Cucumber - 1 small, sliced for salad
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon for salad

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, minced garlic, chopped shallots, red chili paste, fish sauce, cilantro, lime juice, black pepper, and red chili flakes. Mix until well combined.
2. Form the mixture into small patties, about 5 cm in diameter.
3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little oil if necessary.
4. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are cooked through and browned.
5. While the sausages are cooking, prepare a simple cucumber salad by tossing sliced cucumber with sesame oil and a pinch of salt.
6. Serve the spicy Thai sausages hot with the cucumber salad on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 3 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High protein content supports muscle building and repair.
• Low carbohydrate levels help maintain stable blood sugar levels.

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