Thai Ground Pork Salad (Larb Mui)
Mason jars are filled with layers of crisp lettuce, sweet and spicy pork, crunchy carrots and crushed peanuts for this flavourful on-the-go salad.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
- 1 lb. (500 g) ground pork
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 green Thai chili pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) minced fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup milk
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) sriracha hot sauce
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) lime juice
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) brown sugar
- 2 tsp (10 mL) lemongrass paste
- 2 tsp (10 mL) fish sauce (optional)
- ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
- 4 cups (1 L) shredded leafy green lettuce
- ¼ cup (60 mL) finely chopped fresh mint
- ¼ cup (60 mL) finely chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup (60 mL) finely chopped fresh green onion
- 1 cup (250 mL) matchstick carrots
- 1 cup (250 mL) matchstick cucumbers
- ⅓ cup (75 mL) crushed peanuts
- lime wedges
Equipment
- measuring cups and spoons
- cutting board and knife
- large nonstick skillet
- wooden spoon
- bowl
- whisk
- mason jars
Directions
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat; cook pork, breaking up with wooden spoon, for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned. Add onion; cook for about 5 minutes or until tender. Add chili pepper, ginger and garlic; cook for about 1 minute or until fragrant. Drain fat from pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together milk, sriracha, lime juice, brown sugar, lemongrass paste, fish sauce (if using), and salt. Pour over pork; stir to combine. Cook, stirring often, for 8 to 10 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated and mixture is saucy. Remove from heat.
- Combine lettuce, mint, cilantro and green onion; divide evenly among 4 mason jars. Top with pork mixture, carrots, cucumbers and peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.
Perfect with a cold glass of milk to tame the spicy flavours.
Tips
- Substitute jalapeño or red bird’s eye chili pepper for green Thai chili pepper if desired.
- Lemongrass paste can be found in the refrigerated section of the produce department at most grocery stores.
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