Larb Gai

The next item that I found at the Asian market in Albany is roasted rice powder.  When I researched this item, I found out it is used a lot in Larb a Thai dish with different meats.  The roasted rice powder adds a subtle texture change to the meat and a roasted flavour, of course.

1 lb ground chicken

3 tbsp. lime juice

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp. brown sugar, or palm sugar

1/4 cup chopped mint leaves

3 tablespoons roasted rice powder

2 tablespoons Thai chili

2-3 tablespoons fish sauce

In a wok cook onions until translucent, add chicken, garlic, chili and lime juice.  Brown chicken and reduce liquid, then add the sugar and mint.  Stir to incorporate, then stir in fish sauce and then finally the roasted rice powder. 

Serve with shredded veggies, we had shredded carrot and cucumber and some brown rice.  Garnish with fresh mint (....Glad there is still some in the garden).

Brussels Sprouts in my daughter's allotment.  Wonder if Sandy took care of them for this year with wind and too much rain since my visit?

Albany in HDR

Leaf peeping in HDR

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