1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 pound ground pork or beef
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon long-grain rice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 Thai chiles, very thinly sliced with seeds
Boston lettuce leaves, for serving
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup torn Thai basil leaves
1/4 cup torn mint leaves
1/4 cup torn cilantro leaves