Slice shallots, scallions, culantro/cilantro and pluck mint leaves and Thai basil leaves.
Combine chili flakes with palm sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice.
In a dry pan, toast Thai sticky rice on medium heat until golden brown(8-10 minutes). Grind in a mortar and pestle until it turns into a powder.
On medium heat, sauté the mince for 8-10 minutes making sure to season with salt.
Once cooked through but not browned, add the mince to a bowl with the toasted rice powder, shallots, scallion, herbs, and the sauce.
Give it a mix and taste to adjust for seasoning.
Serve with cabbage and cucumber.
