Mushroom Larb Salad (Laab Hed)
This vibrant Thai mushroom larb salad combines grilled oyster mushrooms with a zingy umami dressing, fresh herbs, and crunchy toasted rice. It’s a delicious, healthy dish that’s super easy to make!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 8-10 oz oyster mushroom
- 6 oz ground meat, chicken or pork
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped small
- 1+1/2 tbsp lemongrass, finely sliced
- 2-6 chilis, chopped small
- 1/4 cup toasted rice, more for garnish
- 3 tbsp fish sauce, divided. 1 tablespoon for seasoning the ground meat, 2 tablespoons for Laab salad, and 1 tablespoon for seasoning the ground meat.
- 3+1/2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup oil, half for cooking meat and half for brushing on mushrooms
- 1/3 cup mint roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup cilantro roughly chopped 1/2 inch
- 1/2 cup sliced shallot
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- 1
In a dry skillet over medium-low heat, roast uncooked rice until it’s golden brown and your kitchen fills up with a nutty aroma—this takes about 10-15 minutes. Let it cool to room temperature, then grind it into a coarse powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
- 2
Heat some oil over medium heat and cook the meat until tender and lightly browned. If it starts to stick, add 1/4 cup of water. Stir in fish sauce, turn off the heat, and let it cool while you grill the mushrooms.
- 3
Rinse the mushrooms and pat them dry with a paper towel. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and brush the mushrooms with oil. Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown, then let them cool while you prepare the salad.
- 4
with fresh herbs (save some mint leaves for garnish), the remaining fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chili flakes. Toss everything together until well combined.
- 5
Add the toasted rice powder to the salad and mix it in. Adjust the flavor with a little more fish sauce or lime juice if needed. For you spicy food lovers, sprinkle more chili flakes! Finally, transfer the mushroom mixture into a big bowl, and you’re all set! Enjoy your delicious Thai Mushroom Larb Salad!