North Thai Tomato-&-Meat Sauce

Directions

Place pork in a food processor and using an on/off motion, process until it is ground.

Alternatively, chop pork with a sharp knife. Set aside.

In a heavy, medium-sized saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat.

Add garlic and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, or until browned.

Add shallots, chilies, dried shrimp or shrimp paste and lemon grass and stir-fry for 30 seconds.

Add the pork and stir-fry for about 1 minute, or until browned.

Add tomatoes, stock or water, fish sauce and sugar and increase the heat to high.

Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes, or until the mixture boils vigorously.

Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

Serve with sticky rice.

Serves 4 as a main dish or 6 in combination with other dishes.