Laab Muu Spicy Pork With Mint Leaves Recipes

HERBY PORK LARB WITH CHILE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, toast the rice, stirring frequently, until it starts to smell nutty and turns golden in color, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle or clean spice grinder and allow to cool for a minute or two. Grind or pulse the rice until it has a powderlike consistency. You should have about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons. Set aside and wipe out the pan.
• In a large bowl, whisk together shallots, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, bird's eye chile, chile flakes, half the scallions, half the mint and half the cilantro. Set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add pork, breaking meat apart with the back of a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook until meat is no longer pink, but not browned, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Remove pork from heat and allow to cool for about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pork to the bowl with the chile-herb mixture, add the rice powder and stir together until combined. Season with kosher salt to taste.
• Top with remaining herbs and serve. Season with flaky salt and an extra squeeze of lime, if desired.

LAAB MUU (SPICY PORK WITH MINT LEAVES)

Steps:

• Dry fry in a skillet over low heat the rice for about 10 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the rice turns brown. Remove and grind to a powder in a blender. Set aside.
• Dry fry the lemongrass, galangal, garlic and shallots in a skillet over low heat for 5-7 minutes, until fragrant and golden brown. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Grind in a blender until a fine paste.
• Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
• Heat the oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat and stir fry the pork and lemongrass paste for 5-7 minutes, until pork is fully cooked. Remove from the heat.
• In a large bowl, toss the cooked pork mixture with the other non-dressing ingredients (rice powder included) until thoroughly combined then mix with the Dressing mixture until thoroughly combined. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with raw vegetables and cooked rice, as desired.