Cauliflower might not be an ingredient inmost traditional larb recipes, but the toasted rice powder is. Look for sticky rice in the bulk bin and the international section.
Recipe information
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
1
3
3
1
4
¼
¼
¼
5
2
1
1
Special Equipment
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 450°. Toss cauliflower with oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, tossing occasionally, until tender and well browned, 35–45 minutes. Let cool slightly; chop into pea-size pieces. Transfer to a large bowl. Add chiles, lemongrass, lime leaves, fish sauce, and lime juice; toss well.
Step 2
Meanwhile, place rice in a medium skillet and set over medium heat. Toast, shaking pan constantly to keep rice moving, until evenly browned, 10–15 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool. Grind in spice mill to a semifine powder.
Step 3
Toss scallions, pea shoots, cilantro, mint, and 2 tsp. toasted rice powder into cauliflower mixture; season with salt. Serve with cucumber, lettuce, and remaining rice powder to make lettuce cups.