Beef Chiang Mai

Directions

1. 1
   In a wok or wide frying pan over medium heat, toast rice, shaking pan frequently, until golden (5 to 8 minutes).
2. 2
   Remove from heat; transfer to a blender or food processor.
3. 3
   Whirl until finely ground.
4. 4
   Crumble beef into pan; cook over low heat, stirring, just until meat begins to lose its pinkness.
5. 5
   Add ground rice, sugar, pepper, onions, chopped mint, coriander, lemon juice and soy; stir until well combined.
6. 6
   Pour into a serving dish; surround with lettuce leaves and mint sprigs.
7. 7
   Spoon beef mixture into lettuce.
8. 8
   Top with a mint sprig, roll up and eat out of hand. Makes about 12 appetizer servings or 3 or 4 main dish servings.