Thai Meat Balls in Lettuce Cups - Mindd Foundation

Ingredients

• 6 butter lettuce leaves
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 400 g free-range pork mince
• 1 chilli, deseeded and finely chopped (optional)
• 2 tablespoons spring onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped lemongrass, white part only
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lard or coconut oil for cooking
• 200 g kelp noodles, roughly chopped
• 3 spring onions, finely sliced on the diagonal
• 1 small handful Thai basil leaves
• 1 small handful mint leaves
• 1 carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips
• 1 kaffir lime leave, finely sliced
• 1 small handful coriander leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped almonds (activated if possible)
• 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander root and stems
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 birds eye chilli, finely sliced (optional)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons lime juice or apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons tamari
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil