Laotian Minced Meat Salad (Larb)
Experience the vibrant flavours of Laos with this classic minced meat salad, known as Larb. This dish, a staple in Laotian cuisine, is a delightful...
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 500 gram minced pork
- 1 tablespoon uncooked rice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 fresh red chili finely chopped
- 4 spring onions finely chopped
- 1/2 cup coriander leaves chopped
- lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- 1
Toast 1 tablespoon of rice in a dry pan over medium heat until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Let it cool, then grind into a coarse powder using a blender or mortar and pestle.
- 2
In a pan, cook 500g of minced pork over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. If you are not a fan of pork, minced beef or lamb would be an excellent substitute.
- 3
Mix 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a bowl for the dressing.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the cooked meat, thinly sliced red onion, minced garlic, and chopped chilies.
- 5
Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss well.
- 6
Add chopped spring onions, mint, and coriander to the bowl, sprinkle the toasted rice powder over the salad and mix everything together gently.
- 7
Serve atop lettuce leaves.