• 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
• 1 small red or yellow onion or 4 green onions , finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (including stems)
• 1 large egg , lightly beaten
• 1 or 2 small green Thai chilies , seeded and finely chopped (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Shape by 1/3 cupfuls into 2 1/2-inch round patties.

Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Fry patties until browned and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes, turning once (take care not to char outside of patties before insides are cooked).