Spicy Thai Salad With Minced Pork (Larb) From 'Everyday Thai Cooking'

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Ingredients (22)

  • 1 tablespoon long-grain rice
  • 1 tablespoon high-heat cooking oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 small shallot, finely sliced
  • 1 teaspoon minced lemongrass
  • 1 fresh hot red or green chili, preferably Thai (deseeded if you prefer less heat)
  • 1/2 pound (250 g) ground pork
  • 3 tablespoons chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon palm or brown sugar
  • 4 cups (350 g) mixed baby greens
  • 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup (52 g) peeled, seeded, and diced cucumber
  • 12–14 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Thai or Italian basil
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts
  • Fresh coriander leaves (cilantro) for garnish
  • Mint leaves for garnish
  • Lime wedges

Directions

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