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Stir constantly, breaking up the meat, until it is fully cooked and the water has mostly evaporated.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the ground meat and water","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Remove the pan from the heat. Add the fish sauce, lime juice, dried chili flakes, and toasted rice powder. Stir well to combine all the flavors.","group":"Seasoning","title":"Remove the pan from the heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the sliced shallots and green onions. Toss gently to combine while the meat is still warm but not hot enough to wilt the vegetables completely.","group":"Assembly","title":"Add the sliced shallots and green onions","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Fold in the fresh mint and cilantro leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or fish sauce if needed. Serve immediately with sticky rice and fresh vegetables like cabbage or cucumber.","group":"Garnish & Serving","title":"Fold in the fresh mint and cilantro leaves","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Garnish & Serving"}],"notes":"Toasted rice powder (Khao Khua) is the soul of this dish; it provides a nutty aroma and a unique crunchy texture. If you don't have it, toast raw sticky rice in a dry pan until golden brown and grind it into a coarse powder.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai","Lao"]},"course":["main","salad"],"cookingMethod":["saute"],"equipment":["skillet","chef knife","mixing spoon"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","low_carb","dairy_free"],"allergens":["fish"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The meat can be cooked ahead of time, but add herbs and lime juice just before serving to keep them fresh."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. 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