Larb
Ingredients
* 1lbs ground pork or chicken
* Salt to taste
* 3 tbsp Thai sticky rice
* 3 small shallots(sliced)
* 2 scallions(sliced)
* 4 leaves culantro(sliced)
* Cilantro(small handful)
* Mint(small handful)
* Thai Basil(small handful)
* 1 tbsp Thai chili flakes
* 1/2 tbsp palm sugar
* 1 tbsp fish sauce
* 3 limes
* Cabbage
* Cucumber
Instructions
1. Slice shallots, scallions, culantro/cilantro and pluck mint leaves and Thai basil leaves.
2. Combine chili flakes with palm sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice.
3. In a dry pan, toast Thai sticky rice on medium heat until golden brown(8-10 minutes). Grind in a mortar and pestle until it turns into a powder.
4. On medium heat, sauté the mince for 8-10 minutes making sure to season with salt.
5. Once cooked through but not browned, add the mince to a bowl with the toasted rice powder, shallots, scallion, herbs, and the sauce.
6. Give it a mix and taste to adjust for seasoning.
7. Serve with cabbage and cucumber.
