| INGREDIENTS: |
| 4 stalks fresh lemon grass, or 4 tablespoons
dried lemon grass |
4 shallots, thinly sliced |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
| 2 red chile peppers, seeded and minced |
3 tablespoons sugar |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
| 2 pounds lean ground beef |
2-1/2 tablespoons shrimp sauce |
freshly ground black pepper |
| 1 cucumber, peeled, halved and sliced 1/4
inch thick |
coriander sprigs, for garnish |
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