Spicy Thai Beef Salad (Laab Neua)
Here is a recipe for the popular dish of Laab, a delicious spicy meat salad. Originating in the North East of Thailand (Issan) preparation is quick & simple! Serve with yummy, chewy steamed sticky rice to be traditional or jasmine rice is also very good. Accompany with lots of fresh vegetables to round out the meal. Laab is traditionally served very spicy and sour but the recipes here are moderate in heat. Add or subtract seasoning as desired, tasting as you mix. Add more fish sauce, lime juice, or chile peppers to taste. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Preparation
Chop beef fine, if necessary. Combine with lime juice, fish sauce, galangal powder and shallots. Heat a skillet or wok and cook meat until no longer pink. Remove from heat. Add the sticky rice powder, scallion, cilantro, dried red chile powder. Mix to combine well. Spoon onto a serving platter and garnish with mint leaves and Thai chiles. Serve with raw vegetables such as long beans, basil leaves, spinach, etc.