Ingredients:
500 g ground lean pork or 500 g finely chopped pork ( ~1.1 lbs)
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried chilies
1 teaspoon finely sliced fresh chili
2 tablespoons onions, finely sliced
2 tablespoons shallots, sliced into 2 cm pieces
2 tablespoons roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons gingerroot, finely sliced
1 tablespoon mint leaves, fresh
2 tablespoons coriander, fresh,chopped,leaves & stems
6 large lettuce leaves
roasted peanuts
finely sliced ginger
dried chilies or fresh chili
mint
coriander sprigs
Directions:
In large saucepan place minced pork with water; cook slowly over med heat until pork is cooked through but still tender.
Remove from heat and add lemon juice, fish sauce, dried and fresh chili.
Stir.
When cooled, add onion, shallots, peanuts, ginger, mint and coriander leaves.
Toss lightly.
Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves and garnish with mounds of peanuts, ginger and chili.
Decorate with mint and coriander sprigs if desired.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 35 min.