Spicy Minced Pork Salad Recipe | Laab(Larb/Laap) Moo | Thai Girl in the Kitchen

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a lower-sodium option, while salt is a budget-friendly alternative.

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, and ground chicken is often less expensive.

chili flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: paprika

Fresh chili provides a vibrant flavor, while paprika is more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a good substitute for flavor, while vinegar is a cost-effective option.

Introduce the dish and the ingredients needed for Laab.

Mention that minced pork can be substituted with chicken, beef, or duck.

Prepare the ground toasted rice, which is a key ingredient, and provide a link to the recipe in the description.

Chop green onions, using about 3 tablespoons.

Thinly slice red onion or shallots.

Juice enough lime to yield 2 tablespoons.

Roast the dried chilis for later use.

In a pan, add a little water and 300g of minced pork, stirring until the meat is completely cooked and turns white.

Season the cooked pork with chopped green and red onions, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, and 2 tablespoons of lime juice.

Add 2 spoonfuls of chili powder, 1-2 tablespoons of ground toasted rice, and a little MSG or 1 teaspoon of finely sliced palm sugar, mixing well.

Taste and adjust the seasoning according to personal preference for sourness, saltiness, or sweetness.

Add fresh mint leaves to the mixture before serving.

Serve the Laab with sticky rice and fresh vegetables like lettuce and cucumber.

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens