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Laab Muu (Spicy Pork With Mint Leaves) Recipe

Laab Muu (Spicy Pork With Mint Leaves) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 tbsp rice, uncooked
1 stalk lemongrass , thick bottom part only , outer layers discarded and inner layers sliced thinly
3 slices fresh galangal root or 3 slices fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, peeled
3 shallots, sliced
1 tbsp oil
1 lb boneless lean pork, cubed
1 tsp red chili, minced
1 green onion, minced
1 tbsp cilantro leaf, minced
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
4 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
2 tbsp nam pla
1/2 tsp sugar

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	243.09 Kcal (1018 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.38g	13%
Cholesterol	40.06mg	13%
Sodium	7392.59mg	308%
Potassium	546.07mg	12%
Total Carbs	24.09g	8%
Sugars	9.87g	39%
Dietary Fiber	3.75g	15%
Protein	15.77g	32%
Vitamin C	14.4mg	24%
Vitamin A	1mg	33%
Iron	119.9mg	666%
Calcium	70mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	98.64 Kcal (413 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.4g	13%
Cholesterol	16.25mg	13%
Sodium	2999.72mg	308%
Potassium	221.58mg	12%
Total Carbs	9.77g	8%
Sugars	4g	39%
Dietary Fiber	1.52g	15%
Protein	6.4g	32%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	33%
Iron	48.6mg	666%
Calcium	28.4mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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