STEP 1 Add all the laab spices to a heavy bottom pan and toast over a low heat until fragrant. Grind to a fine powder in a stone pestle and mortar or spice grinder. STEP 2 Roll the Irish fillet in the laab spice powder ensuring it is completely coated. STEP 3 Pound the chillies,…

STEP 1 Make the roasted rice powder by dry toasting the uncooked rice in a heavy based pan over a medium heat. Continually move the rice so that the grains turn a deep golden brown and smell toasty and nutty, for around 5 mins. Transfer to a granite mortar and pestle, then grind into a…

STEP 1 Make the dipping sauce by dissolving the palm sugar with the water, then add the tamarind concentrate, fish sauce and toasted chilli flakes. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice and stir through the chopped coriander. It should taste sweet, tart and spicy. STEP 2 Combine the fish sauce and white sugar and…

STEP 1 To make your own curry paste pound all ingredients into a stone pestle and mortar. Add ingredients in the order they are listed to ensure the paste reaches a smooth consistency. Alternatively, shop bought red curry paste can also be used. STEP 2 Take 1 tablespoon of the curry paste and combine with…