Thai Larb Salad with Ground Pork

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 cup mint leaves, chopped
• 1 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons toasted rice powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 8 leaves lettuce, for serving

Method

1. 01
   Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add the ground pork. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, for about 5-7 minutes.
2. 02
   Once the pork is cooked through, remove from heat and drain any excess fat.
3. 03
   In a large bowl, mix the lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
4. 04
   Add the cooked pork to the bowl with the dressing and mix to coat the pork evenly.
5. 05
   Stir in the sliced shallots, mint leaves, cilantro, toasted rice powder, and red chili flakes.
6. 06
   Taste and adjust the seasoning with more lime juice, fish sauce, or sugar if needed.
7. 07
   Serve the larb warm or at room temperature, scooped into lettuce leaves.