Nam Sod

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 2 teaspoons Sriracha
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 2 large garlic cloves, (minced)
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts, (plus a bit more for garnish)
• salt and freshly ground pepper, (to taste)
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, (for garnish)
• lime wedges, (for garnish)
• butter lettuce leaves, other fresh greens, or rice, (for serving)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Dressing ---

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, fish sauce, ginger, and Sriracha. Set aside.

3. 3

   --- Salad ---

4. 4

   Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add pork and onion, and break up pork into very small bites with a spatula. Stir occasionally until pork is nearly cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain away excess grease and liquid. Stir in garlic and cook until pork has cooked through. Transfer pork mixture to a serving bowl and let cool for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Once pork has cooled a bit, drizzle prepared dressing over the top and fold a few times to incorporate. Add carrot, red pepper, cilantro, mint, and peanuts, and fold gently to combine. Taste test; add salt & pepper as desired.

6. 6

   Sprinkle some chopped peanuts over the top and tuck in some red onion slices and lime wedges. Serve with butter lettuce leaves to make lettuce wraps, over fresh greens for a salad, or over cooked rice for rice bowls. Offer Sriracha on the side if you like.