Cheat’s sausage larb

Nutrition and extra info

kcal422

fat34g

saturates8g

carbs13g

sugars7g

fibre7g

protein12g

salt2g

Ingredients

Method

3 tbsp sesame oil

2 limes, juiced

ly-m

The same shape, but smaller than…

1 tbsp chilli sauce

½ tbsp fish sauce

A seasoning often used in Vietnamese and Thai cooking. In Vietnam it is usually made from shrimp…

3 pork sausages

1 tbsp red Thai curry paste

4 spring onions, sliced and shredded

sp-ring un-yun

Also known as scallions or green onions, spring onions are in fact very young onions, harvested…

½ bunch of coriander, chopped

small bunch of mint, leaves picked and torn

mi-nt

There are several types of mint, each with its own subtle difference in flavour and appearance.…

2 Little Gem lettuces, leaves separated

1 small cucumber, cut into matchsticks

Mix together 2 tbsp of the sesame oil, the lime juice, chilli sauce and fish sauce. Set aside.
Heat the remaining oil in a wok or non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Squeeze the sausagemeat out of the skins and into the pan, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and fry for 5-6 mins, or until golden brown. Stir through the curry paste and fry for 1 min. Mix through half the spring onions and half the herbs.
Arrange the lettuce and cucumber in two bowls, add the sausage mixture and drizzle over the spicy dressing. Finish with the remaining herbs.