My Thai husband teaches me how to cook LAAB, spicy salad from Thailand! | Cooking with Mon

Chop all the veggies any way you want.

Make your own chili flakes from dry chilies or use ready-made chili flakes from the supermarket.

Prepare rice powder by roasting rice on low heat without oil until light golden brown and aromatic.

Roast dry chilies in the same way until they become powdery and aromatic.

Cook the minced beef in a pan without oil, stirring until cooked through. You can add a tiny bit of water if needed.

Once the beef is cooked, turn off the heat.

Add chopped green onion, coriander, and squeeze in the juice of two limes.

Add fish sauce to taste, starting with a lot, and adjust based on flavor preference.

Add rice powder and chili to taste, adjusting for spiciness as desired.

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