The Northeast of Thailand is known for their Laarb, a spicy salad that includes the unique ingredient of toasted sticky rice added to the lime dressing, it helps bind the dressing and texture and flavor without the addition of fat. Simply roast raw sticky rice in a wok over low heat until a somewhat uneven brown color is developed, cool well and grind in mortar and pestle of blender. Most often made with pork in the north it is also prepared with fish or chicken and in this contemporary version with shrimp and Pummelo, if Pummelo is not available substitute grapefruit.