Larb pla meuk (spicy squid salad)

Ingredients

• 500 g cleaned squid, cut into well pieces
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons roasted sticky rice powder
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped spring onion
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh coriander
• 1 tablespoon coarsely ground dried red chilli
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ½ cup coarsely chopped shallot
• 1 cup water (or chicken stock)
• 2 wedges green cabbage
• 5 green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise

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Preparation

• 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.