Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/3 cup fish sauce (found in Asian markets or in the Ethnic aisle of most grocers)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons thai roasted chili paste
  • 3/4 cup canned low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken or 1 1/2 lbs pork
  • 1 cup thinly sliced green onion
  • 3/4 cup thinly sliced shallot
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh lemongrass (found in Asian Markets)
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced Thai red chili peppers or 1 tablespoon serrano chili
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

Method

  • Combine the first four ingredients in a medium bowl. Save this sauce for later.
  • Simmer the broth in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken. Simmer until cooked through, breaking up any clumps of meat with a spoon, about 8 minutes. Add green onions, shallots, lemongrass and chillies. Stir until vegetables are tender and most of liquid has evaporated, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in sauce, cilantro and mint.
  • You can serve this salad as is with butter lettuce or use it as a filling for your fresh rolls.