Beef Laab

Ingredients

• 300 g minced beef
• 2 tbsp ground toasted rice
• chilli flakes, fish sauce, lime juice
• sliced shallots, spring onion, sawtooth coriander
• mint leaves
• raw vegetables to serve

Method

• Poach/stir-fry the minced beef with a little water until cooked
• Season with fish sauce, lime juice and chilli flakes; mix well
• Add toasted rice, shallots, spring onion and sawtooth coriander
• Fold in mint gently and serve with raw vegetables

How to Choose

Choose fresh red minced beef with no smell; freshly toasted, coarsely ground rice; crisp fresh vegetables.

Chef's Secret

Secret: do not cook the beef until dry keep it juicy; add coarsely ground toasted rice just before serving so it stays fragrant and crunchy; balance sour, salty and spicy for a punchy taste.

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