Larb Pla Meuk (Spicy Squid Salad)

Spicy Squid Salad or Larb Pla Meuk is a Thai style salad. I adapt from larb mou. This is a dish of spicy squid is served as a snack at parties or at home with beer or whisky. You might have a beer and pizza, but Thai people have a beer and spicy pork. The chilli content in the dish 'cuts' through the beer. Medium hot.
500 g cleaned squid, cut into well pieces2 tbsp fresh mint leaves3 tbsp lime juice2 tbsp fish sauce2 tbsp roasted sticky rice powder3 tbsp finely chopped spring onion2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh coriander1 tbsp coarsely ground dried red chilli½  tsp sugar½  cup coarsely chopped shallot1 cup water (or chicken stock)2 wedges green cabbage5 green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise
Heat water in a pot until boiling. Then scald the squid in boiled water for just a short time. Remove and drain.Transfer the cooked squid to a medium bowl. Add the shallot, spring onion, coriander, and most of the mint, reserving a few leaves for a garnish. Add the lime juice, fish sauce, rice powder, chilli, and sugar. Then stir to combine everything well.Before serving, garnish the serving dish with the cabbage, green bean, and mint. Thai people love to eat this dish with fresh vegetables.