Stir-fried Beef with Dried Shrimps

The Thais show genius and imagination when combining flavours. Here is a simple dish that pairs minced beef with bits of dried shrimp to make a typically delectable dish. The flavours blend perfectly.

You can find dried shrimp at Chinese or Asian grocers. I like to serve this with lettuce for a light and refreshing starter. Each diner serves him or herself with a portion of the beef inside the lettuce, sprinkled with mint and basil leaves. It is delicious ‘finger food’, and best eat