Thai Cuisine: Crispy Larb Pang Krathong

they come with the signature Thai spiciness that everyone loves. Introducing “Crispy Larb Pang Krathong.”

Ingredients

For the Crispy Cups:

• Bread slices: 12 pieces

For the Filling:

• Minced pork: 300g
• Fish sauce: 2 tablespoons
• Sugar: 1 tablespoon
• Chili powder: 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice: 3 tablespoons
• Chopped spring onions: 4 tablespoons
• Chopped cilantro: 4 tablespoons
• Fried dried chilies: 1/4 cup
• Chopped shallots: 2 tablespoons
• Fried rice: 3 tablespoons
• Mint leaves: 1/2 cup
• Decorative chilies

Instructions

1. For the Crispy Cups: Place bread slices into round molds and press them down. Then, transfer them onto a baking tray.
2. Bake the bread slices in an oven at 150°C for 20 minutes until they turn crispy. Use a crinkled cup mold to achieve a crispy texture, or any similar mold in the absence of a crinkled cup mold.
3. For the Filling: Heat a pan and add minced pork. Cook until the pork is fully cooked, then add chili powder, sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice. Mix well.
4. Add chopped shallots, chopped spring onions, chopped cilantro, fried dried chilies, and fried rice to the cooked pork mixture. Mix thoroughly.
5. Turn off the heat and sprinkle mint leaves over the mixture. Mix once more. Then, transfer the prepared filling to a serving dish.

For assembly, take the prepared crispy cups and fill them with the flavorful pork mixture. Garnish with red chilies for added spice and mint leaves for freshness.

Now, your “Crispy Larb Pang Krathong” is ready to serve! It’s a perfect appetizer for your New Year’s party, with a satisfying crunch that keeps you coming back for more. Prepare it along with Mae Ying and enjoy the Thai spiciness with friends. Don’t forget to capture some photos to impress your guests. And if you’re still craving for more party menu ideas, consider trying out “Shrimp Sandwiches” or “Crab Claws” – there’s a world of delightful snacks to explore!