Ingredients
1 Tbsp sesame seeds
2 Tbsp coconut oil or good-quality animal fat
600g beef mince
1/3 cup lime juice
2 Tbsp fish sauce, plus extra, to serve (if needed)
1/2 or 1 bird’s eye chilli, finely sliced (depending on how spicy you like it)
4 red Asian shallots, finely diced
4 green shallots, green part only, finely sliced, plus extra, to serve
1 handful of mint leaves
1 handful of coriander leaves
1 small handful of Thai basil leaves
Method
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Place a wok or large frying pan over medium–high heat. Add sesame seeds and cook, tossing constantly, for 1–2 minutes until golden and toasted. Remove from pan and set aside to cool.
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Wipe pan clean, place over medium–high heat with coconut oil or animal fat. Add mince and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the chunks, for 6 minutes or until browned and crumbly. Stir in lime juice, fish sauce, chilli, red Asian shallot and green shallot. Remove from heat and leave to cool for about 1 minute.
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Toss half of the mint, coriander, Thai basil and toasted sesame seeds through beef mince mixture. Taste and add a little more fish sauce if needed. Sprinkle over remaining sesame seeds for a nice crunchy texture, then scatter with remaining herbs. Serve.
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