Directions

To Make the Paste

1. Pound the salt and soaked chillies with a mortar and pestle until smooth.
2. Add shallots, lemongrass and garlic, pound until smooth.
3. Add the rinsed beans and tomatoes, pound until most tomatoes turn into paste.

To Cook

1. In a frying pan, heat 1-2 tsp of oil on medium-high, sauté garlic until light golden colour. Add the paste mixture and cook for 2-3 mins.
2. Add in the minced pork and cook until done. Adjust the taste with the seasonings.

To Serve

1. Scoop a spoonful of warm dip onto a slice of cucumber, then garnish with lotus root chip and fried basil leaf.