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Sai Ua Larb Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 lemongrass stalks, finely chopped
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Thai chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp palm sugar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup roasted rice powder
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper, to taste

Special Equipment Needed:
- Mortar and pestle or food processor
- Large mixing bowl

Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. In a mortar and pestle or food processor, grind the lemongrass, shallots, garlic, and Thai chilies into a paste.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, lemongrass paste, fish sauce, palm sugar, lime juice, roasted rice powder, and cilantro. Mix well.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
5. Form the pork mixture into small patties or balls and place them in the pan.
6. Cook the patties or balls for 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
7. Serve hot with lettuce leaves and additional cilantro for garnish.


- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium-high heat
Serving size:
- 4-6 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 21g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Ground chicken or turkey can be used instead of pork.
- Brown sugar can be used instead of palm sugar.
- Regular rice flour can be used instead of roasted rice powder.

Variations:
- Add chopped mint leaves for a refreshing twist.
- Use ground beef or lamb for a different flavor profile.
- Make the patties or balls smaller for appetizers.

Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure to grind the lemongrass, shallots, garlic, and Thai chilies finely to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Use a non-stick pan to prevent the patties or balls from sticking.
- Let the patties or balls cook fully before flipping to prevent them from falling apart.

Storage Instructions:
- Store leftover Sai Ua Larb in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating Instructions:
- Reheat the Sai Ua Larb in a non-stick pan over medium heat until heated through.

Presentation Ideas:
- Serve the Sai Ua Larb on a platter with lettuce leaves and additional cilantro for garnish.

Garnishes:
- Cilantro
- Mint leaves
- Lime wedges

Pairings:
- Sticky rice
- Steamed vegetables
- Thai papaya salad

Suggested Side Dishes:
- Steamed rice
- Stir-fried vegetables
- Tom Yum soup

Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the patties or balls are falling apart, add more roasted rice powder to the mixture to bind it together.

Food Safety Advice:
- Make sure to cook the pork fully to prevent any foodborne illnesses.

Food History:
- Sai Ua Larb is a traditional dish from Northern Thailand.

Flavor Profiles:
- Spicy, savory, and slightly sweet.

Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the Sai Ua Larb as a main dish with rice and vegetables or as an appetizer with lettuce leaves.

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Region: Thai

Taste: Spicy, Tangy, Herbal, Savory, Aromatic