Thai Lamb Larb Salad - American Lamb Board

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup hot water
• 2 tablespoons vinegar, white or rice wine
• 1 red onion (divided, see instructions)
• 3 garlic cloves, (rough chopped)
• 4 tablespoons lemongrass, (finely minced)
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes, (more to taste)
• 1 pound ground American Lamb
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups cucumber, (sliced or diced)
• 2-3 radishes, sliced (or watermelon radish)
• 3 scallions, (thinly sliced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh red chili or jalapeno, finely minced (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/2 cup chopped mint
• 1/2 cup chopped basil (Thai basil works well)
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 4-5 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar