The Breville Food Processor makes short work of mincing the pork, for this Asian salad bursting with fresh chilli, lime and mint. Served on top of lettuce leaves, it can be easily scooped up in single serves, making it perfect for sharing and entertaining.
1Carefully assemble the processor with the grey spindle and green S-blade in the bowl. Add the pork and process until evenly minced. Remove and set aside.
2In the clean processor bowl with the grey spindle and green S-blade, add the eschalots, garlic, ginger and chillies and process until a coarse paste forms, scraping down the side occasionally. Remove half the paste from the bowl and set aside.
3Add 1 tablespoon sugar, lime juice, fish sauce and 1 tablespoon soy sauce to the chilli paste in the processor bowl and process until the dressing is well combined. Remove and set aside.
4To prepare the salad, assemble the processor with the grey spindle and orange adjustable slicer set on 2 in the clean bowl. Use the small chute, to slice the green onions. Adjust the slicer to 1 and slice the cucumber. Transfer to a large mixing bowl, add the coriander and mint and set aside. Wash the processor bowl and blade and reassemble.
5Place a large frying pan over medium heat, add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally until golden brown and toasted. Place in the clean processor bowl and process until finely chopped.
Tip: It’s important not to toast the rice too quickly as it won’t cook all the way through and will be tough to eat.
6Add the oil and reserved paste to the frying pan and cook over low heat, stirring for 2 minutes, or until fragrant but not coloured. Increase the heat to high, add the pork mince and cook, stirring to break up. When golden brown, add the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce and ½ tablespoon sugar and chilli flakes if using and stir to coat.
7Add the pork mixture, half the rice and half the dressing to the cucumber mixture and toss to combine.
8Spoon the pork mixture onto the lettuce leaves, drizzle with the remaining dressing, sprinkle with the remaining rice and serve.