BEEF LARB RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• In a mini processor, whizz the shallots, fish sauce, lime juice, fresh coriander leaves, fresh ginger and olive oil to a rough paste. 
• In a large frying pan, heat a glug of olive oil, then add the ground coriander, chopped green chilli, chopped shallot and crushed garlic cloves and fry for 3-4 minutes. Add the minced beef and fry for 8-10 minutes, then stir in the paste. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the beef is cooked. Slice the bunch of spring onions, then stir three quarters into the beef with a handful of chopped fresh coriander and the sweet chilli sauce. 
• To serve, grate over a little more fresh ginger, then spoon into little gem lettuce leaves. Garnish with extra chopped coriander and the remaining sliced spring onions. Serve with steamed jasmine rice if you want a more substantial meal.

Steps:

• Toast rice in a dry skillet (no oil) over medium-high heat. Cook rice, shaking pan frequently until rice turns golden, about 8 minutes.
• While rice is toasting, combine beef, 3 tablespoons of the lime juice, Fish Sauce, shallots and ginger in a bowl.
• When rice is golden, pour on plate to cool. In same skillet over high heat, add beef mixture. Cook, breaking meat into small pieces, about 5-7 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from heat.
• Add remaining tablespoon of lime juice, scallions, mint, cilantro, Garlic Chili Pepper Sauce and sugar to meat. Mix well.
• Add cooled rice to spice grinder or blender, and grind into a sandy powder. Add to meat mixture and mix well.
• Spoon laab into a serving bowl lined with lettuce leaves, or serve on individual leaves for a pretty presentation. Garnish with whole mint leaves.