MLA Minced Aussie Beef Larb with Roasted Rice
- Prep time 20Min
- Cook time 30Min
- Technique Sear
- Meat Beef
- Cut
- Serves 4
Get ready to spice up your taste buds with our Minced Aussie Beef Larb! Packed with bold Thai flavors and a crunch from roasted rice, this dish will have you craving seconds. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you.
Ingredients
For the beef:
- 450 gm minced Aussie grassfed beef, lean
For the rice:
- 2 tbsp coarsely ground roasted rice
- 1 each finely sliced red onion, small
- 1 cup mint leaves
- 1 cup coriander leaves
- 1 each sliced red chili, long
- 2 each very finely shredded lime leaves
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
To serve:
Baby cos leaves, prawn crackers and lime wedges
Method
For rice:
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To roast the rice, place in a dry frying pan over a moderately high heat. Stir until toasted and brown.
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Transfer to a mortar and pestle and beat until coarsely ground.
To cook:
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Place a large wok or frying pan over a high heat.
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Cook half of the beef in a small amount of vegetable oil for 3 minutes or until lightly colored, breaking it up as it cooks.
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Repeat with the remaining beef. Tip into a large mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly.
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Add the ground rice and remaining ingredients and stir well.
To serve: Place onto a platter and serve with cos leaves and lime wedges.
Chef Notes:
- You can adjust the flavors (hot, sour, salty and sweet) to taste, by using more or less chili, lime juice, fish sauce and sugar.
- For a more filling meal, try serving with steamed Jasmine rice.
