Thai Ground Pork Salad

6 Servings










Ingredients

1. 2 pounds ground pork
2. 2 garlic cloves, minced
3. 2 small shallots, minced
4. 1 large jalapeño, seeded and minced, plus sliced jalapeño for garnish
5. Juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges, for serving
6. 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
7. 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
8. 1 teaspoon Sriracha (chile sauce), plus more for serving
9. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
10. 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
11. 1/2 cup chopped mint
12. 1/2 cup chopped basil
13. Salt and freshly ground pepper
14. 1 cup chopped salted peanuts
15. 1 large head Boston or other leafy lettuce, separated into leaves


Directions

1. In a bowl, mix the pork, garlic, shallots and minced jalapeño. In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar and the 1 teaspoon of Sriracha.
2. In a skillet, heat the oil. Add the pork mixture and cook over high heat, stirring to break up the meat, until no pink remains, 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice mixture. Let stand for 5 minutes. Transfer the meat to a bowl; stir in the herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the peanuts and sliced jalapeños. Serve with lime wedges, Sriracha and lettuce for wrapping.