Larb (Thai Minced Meat Salad)
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A classic and refreshing Northeastern Thai/Lao salad made with minced meat, fresh herbs, and a savory, sour, and spicy dressing. The addition of toasted rice powder provides a unique nutty flavor and crunchy texture.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Prep the ground meat with lime juice and white pepper, and chop the fresh herbs and shallot. → Stir-fry the meat on high heat until dry and fully cooked, then stir in the palm sugar off the heat. → Whisk fish sauce and lime juice in a large bowl, then toss in the meat, herbs, and chili flakes. → Toast uncooked jasmine rice in a dry pan until golden brown, grind into a powder, and mix into the salad. → Serve garnished with cucumbers and extra rice powder alongside warm jasmine rice.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Prep the ground meat with lime juice and white pepper, and chop the fresh herbs and shallot. → Stir-fry the meat on high heat until dry and fully cooked, then stir in the palm sugar off the heat. → Whisk fish sauce and lime juice in a large bowl, then toss in the meat, herbs, and chili flakes. → Toast uncooked jasmine rice in a dry pan until golden brown, grind into a powder, and mix into the salad. → Serve garnished with cucumbers and extra rice powder alongside warm jasmine rice.
Introduction
A classic and refreshing Northeastern Thai/Lao salad made with minced meat, fresh herbs, and a savory, sour, and spicy dressing. The addition of toasted rice powder provides a unique nutty flavor and crunchy texture.
Step 1
Prepare the ground meat by squeezing the juice of 1 fresh lime over it, adding 1/4 tsp of white pepper, and mixing well.
Step 2
Thinly slice the shallot, chop the green onion, and roughly chop the cilantro. Pluck the fresh mint leaves.
Step 3
Heat a wok or skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbsp of cooking oil and the marinated pork. Stir-fry for 7 to 9 minutes until the meat is fully cooked, slightly browned, and the juices have fully evaporated.
Step 4
Turn off the heat, add 1 heaping tbsp of palm sugar into the hot skillet with the meat, and stir until the sugar is melted and fully incorporated.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, prepare the sauce base by combining 3 tbsp of fish sauce and the fresh juice from 2 limes.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Marinating the raw meat with lime juice helps tenderize it and imparts flavor early in the cooking process.
Do not skip the toasted rice powder (Khao Khway); it is the signature ingredient that defines Larb, adding a rich, nutty aroma and crunchy texture.
Ensure the pork juices are completely cooked down and evaporated in the pan so the salad dressing doesn't get watered down.
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