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RECIPE OF THE DAY
| LAAP MOO - PORK SALAD |
| SERVINGS :- 4 TO 6 PEOPLE |
| INGREDIENTS | ||
| ITEM | QUANTITY | PICTURE |
| MINCED PORK | 1/2lb (225g) | |
| FISH SAUCE | 3 TABLESPOONS |  |
| TOASTED RICE | 1 OR 2 TABLESPOONS | |
| LEMON | 1/2 TO 1 LEMON | |
| ONION (MEDIUM SIZE) | 1 | |
| SPRING ONION | 2 | |
| FRESH RED THAI CHILLIES | 2 OR 3 | |
| FRESH MINT | 2 OR 3 TABLESPOONS | |
| FRESH CORRIANDER | 2 OR 3 TABLESPOONS | |
| OPTIONAL DRIED CHILLIES | 2 OR 3 |
| METHOD |
| Toasted rice - Put 1 or 2 tablespoons Thai fragrant rice or glutinous (sticky) rice in a dry wok,no oil or water, over a medium heat and stir continouusly intil slightly darker than golden brown.Crush the rice in a mortar and pestle or food processor until the size of coarse sand Toasted chilli - put the chillies in a dry wok,no oil or water, and stir for about two minutes until slightly darker than golden brown - not burnt! Crush in a mortar and pestle |
| Wash the spring onions,cut off the root and top 1/2"(12mm) and slice very thinly - as thin as you can Peel,cut the onion in half and slice very thinly,as thin as you can Slice the chillies as thin as you can Pluck the mint leaves off the stalks and slice two or three times Slice the corriander two or three times,you can use the thin stalks Put the mince in the wok with a tablespoon of water over a medium heat and stir.Break up any lumps with your spatula.If it sticks a lot add a drop more water but try not to.Cook the mince until done.If there is a lot of liquid in the pan when finished drain out,you want it quite dry.Turn off and leave to cool.You have finished with the cooker When cool add the fish sauce and the juice of 1/2 lemon and stir together Add the onion,spring onion,mint,corriander,chillies,toasted rice and toasted chillies and toss all together. Taste It should be fresh,minty/lemony and spicy.Adjust the taste to suit with some more lemon juice and maybe a little fish sauce. Tip:- Mince your own pork at home,you can also use chicken instead.Make a lot of toasted rice or toasted chillies at one time and keep in screw top jam jars |
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