A Thai inspired-dish which is quick, simple, cheap and low fat – yet still feels special and is full of flavour. A great pre-dinner nibble
Prep:10 mins
Serves 4
1 tbsp sunflower oillarge piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated2 garlic cloves, crushed2 red chillies, deseeded and finely sliced500g minced chicken, turkey or pork85g light brown sugar2 tbsp fish saucejuice 1 lime2 lime leaves, finely shredded
STEP 1Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Fry the ginger, garlic and chillies for 1 min. Add the mince, then cook on a high heat until golden brown, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go. Sprinkle over the brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice and shredded lime leaves, then cook everything down until sticky.STEP 2Tip the mince into a serving bowl, then serve with a bowl of lettuce leaves for wrapping the mince in; the herbs, shallots and peanuts for scattering over; and the lime wedges for squeezing.
