Larb/Laab Spicy Pork Salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tbsp sticky rice
• 2 tbsp water
• 250 g ground pork
• 3 tbsp thinly sliced shallots
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• chili flakes, to taste
• 1 1/2 tbsp toasted rice powder
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped mint leaf
• 2 tbsp cilantro
• 1 tbsp green onions

Method

1. Toast 1 1/2 tablespoon of sticky rice in a dry sauté pan over medium high heat, stirring until deep golden brown, then grind into a powder using a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle.
2. Bring 2 tablespoons of water to a boil in a pot.
3. Add 250 g of ground pork to the boiling water and cook until done.
4. Turn off the heat and transfer the cooked pork to a mixing bowl.
5. Add about 3 tablespoons of thinly sliced shallots to the pork and stir to wilt and break up the rings.
6. Add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, chili flakes to taste, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of toasted rice powder to the mixture.
7. Add 1/4 cup of roughly chopped mint leaves, 2 tablespoons of cilantro, and 1 tablespoon of green onions.
8. Mix everything thoroughly and taste, adjusting seasoning if needed.
9. Serve with sticky rice, lettuce wraps, or as desired, garnished with mint leaves and dried chilies.