Overview: Georgina Hayden’s Pork Larb with Lime Radishes offers a vibrant and flavorful take on the classic Thai dish, perfect for those seeking a quick and satisfying meal bursting with fresh ingredients and bold flavors.
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons jasmine rice
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1/4 cup lime juice, squeezed from approximately 2 to 3 limes
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 bird’s eye chile, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup torn mint leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves and stems
- 1 pound ground pork
- Kosher salt
- Flaky salt (optional)
- Boston lettuce leaves, for serving
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup torn Thai basil leaves (optional)
Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Prepare Toasted Rice:
- In a skillet over medium heat, toast jasmine rice until golden and fragrant (about 4-5 minutes). Grind into a coarse powder using either a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder.
- Mix Flavor Base:
- In a bowl, combine shallots, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, bird’s eye chile, red pepper flakes, half of the scallions, half of the mint, and half of the cilantro. Set aside.
- Cook Pork:
- In a large skillet, cook ground pork over medium heat until browned and cooked through (about 5-6 minutes). Break apart with a spoon as it cooks.
- Combine and Season:
- Remove pork from heat and let cool slightly. Add to the bowl with the flavor base. Mix in toasted rice powder. Season with kosher salt to taste.
- Serve:
- Arrange Boston lettuce leaves on a platter. Spoon pork larb onto lettuce leaves. Garnish with remaining scallions, mint, cilantro, red onion, and Thai basil leaves. Optionally, sprinkle with flaky salt.
Directions:
- Toast jasmine rice until golden, then grind into powder.
- Combine shallots, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, chile, pepper flakes, scallions, mint, and cilantro.
- Cook pork until browned, then mix with flavor base and rice powder.
- Serve on lettuce leaves with garnishes.
Nutrition Facts:
Note: Nutritional information may vary based on serving size and specific ingredients.
Reviews:
- “The combination of fresh herbs and zesty lime makes this dish irresistible!” – Claire, London
- “Easy to follow recipe with fantastic results. A new favorite in our household!” – David, New York
Community Tips and Praise:
- Experiment with different herbs like Thai basil for added depth of flavor.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of chiles and red pepper flakes.
