150g of pork tenderloin, ground
200g of almonds, sliced
1 medium onion (100g), cut into pieces
1 tablespoon of thyme in powder or fresh sprigs
6 dried thyme leaves, crushed
4 slices of bread without crust (80g), cut into pieces
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon of salt
Oil for greasing
2 tablespoons of oil for frying
1/2 cup of water (120ml) for soaking
For the sauce
2 tablespoons of butter
2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups of water (360ml)
1/2 teaspoon of salt
Fresh or dried thyme leaves for garnish
150g of pork tenderloin, ground
200g of almonds, sliced
1 medium onion (100g), cut into pieces
1 tablespoon of thyme in powder or fresh sprigs
6 dried thyme leaves, crushed
4 slices of bread without crust (80g), cut into pieces
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon of salt
Oil for greasing
2 tablespoons of oil for frying
1/2 cup of water (120ml) for soaking
For the sauce
2 tablespoons of butter
2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups of water (360ml)
1/2 teaspoon of salt
Fresh or dried thyme leaves for garnish
In a food processor, combine all the ingredients and process until smooth
With a spoon, remove portions of this meat mixture and shape into patties with oiled hands. Reserve
In a medium-sized frying pan, heat oil over medium heat
Place the almond patties in the pan, add water, and fry, turning them occasionally, until golden brown (about 15 minutes)
Remove with a slotted spoon and let drain on paper towels
For the sauce: In a medium-sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat
Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned (about 1 minute)
Add water and salt, and cook, stirring always, until the sauce thickens slightly (about 2 minutes)
Add the reserved almond patties, stir to combine, and let warm through (about 2 minutes)
Transfer to a bowl, garnish with thyme leaves, and serve immediately
76 calories per serving