Jasmine Rice Balls with Pork and Lettuce Wrap

Quick Summary: Crispy fried jasmine rice balls are crumbled and mixed with cured pork, herbs, and a zesty lime dressing, served in fresh lettuce wraps.
Source: Traditional

>> servings: 2
Rinse @jasmine rice{2%cups} and then boil with @water{2.5%cups} for ~{15%minutes} on low with the #pot{} covered. Spread the cooked rice on a #tray{} and cool for ~{1%hour}.
 
In a #small bowl{}, whisk the @egg{1} and add @red curry paste{3%tbsp} and @sugar{1%tbsp}.
 
In a #large bowl{}, add the cooled cooked rice, then mix in the curry egg mixture, @dried coconut shreds{1%cup}, and minced @lime leaves{2%tbsp}.
 
Form the mixture into hand-sized disks.
 
Heat cooking oil to 350°F and fry the disks for ~{10%minutes}.
 
Crumble the fried rice balls in a #large bowl{}.
 
Add @fish sauce{2%tbsp}, @lime juice{1%whole lime}, and mix well. Add a large pinch of @salt{} to taste.
 
Mix in diced @cured pork{1%cup}, @pork skin{1%cup}, diced @cilantro{0.5%cup}, diced @green onion{0.5%cup}, and lightly crushed @roasted peanuts{0.25%cup}.
 
Garnish with fried chili and serve as a @lettuce{} wrap.