Anyone tried Larb? Know any good recipes?!
Anyone tried Larb? Know any good recipes?
I have enjoyed Thai food for several years, but recently i tried something new (to me). Its called Larb, and it is really good. It can be described as a meat salad. Its pretty spicy, and great with sticky rice? Does anyone else enjoyed it? Has anyone attempted to make it at home here in the states? Its fast becoming my favorite Thai Dish. (with Khao Pad a close second).
Answers:
I LOVE Larb! This is a great recipe & easy too:
Larb Gai (Spicy Thai Chicken)
Ingredients:
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, minced in food processor (do not sub ground chicken, it is too fatty!)
1 tablespoon roasted rice powder (available in Asian markets or you can make your own by roasting raw rice in a dry skillet till brown)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 spring onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
3 tablespoons chopped mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon garlic and red chile paste
thinly sliced cabbage or lettuce, for serving
fresh cilantro stems, for garnish
METHOD:
Heat nonstick skillet over medium heat, no oil necessary. Add chicken, stir until cooked through.
Remove from heat, drain excess liquid. Add fish sauce and lime juice.
Toss all together with cilantro, onion, shallots, mint, cayenne, rice powder, and ground chili/garlic paste.
Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve immediately over lettuce leaves or thinly sliced cabbage. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.