Ingredients
1poundground chicken (preferably ground chicken breast)
1red onion, halved and thinly sliced
¼cupsliced scallions, white parts only
1lime, juiced
2tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro
1tablespoonfinely chopped fresh mint (Optional)
2teaspoonsminced fresh ginger
1teaspoonlemongrass paste (Optional)
1teaspoonfish sauce, more to taste
1teaspoonred pepper flakes, more to taste
1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
Directions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir, breaking it into small pieces, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion and scallions; cook until onion softened and chicken begins to brown, about 2 minutes.
Add lime juice, cilantro, mint, ginger, lemongrass, fish sauce, and pepper flakes; cook and stir until flavors blend, about 3 minutes. Season with salt.
You can use ground pork in place of chicken.
Garnish with sliced fresh Thai chilis for extra heat.
