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How To Make Laab Moo - Spicy Minced Pork Salad | Authentic Thai Food | Family Recipe #4

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Laab Moo

Cultural Context

Laab Moo, originating from the northeastern region of Thailand, is a vibrant and flavorful dish that reflects the rich culinary traditions of the area. Traditionally enjoyed as a communal dish, it showcases the balance of spicy, sour, and savory flavors, often served with fresh vegetables. This dish has gained popularity beyond Thailand, inspiring various adaptations worldwide, making it a beloved choice in Thai restaurants globally.

ThaiTHmain
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
400 g minced pork
2.5 fresh limes
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
3/4 cup pork stock
1/2 tablespoon palm sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1.5 tablespoons chili flakes
ground roasted rice
6-8 leaves sawtooth coriander
spring onion

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

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

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is a basic seasoning.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: substitute with more common herbs

Dried herbs are easier to store and often cheaper.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

1

Cut the sawtooth coriander and spring onion into 1 to 2 cm lengths.

2

Massage the fresh limes to get juice out easily, using 2.5 limes for the dish.

3

Prepare 3/4 cup of pork stock and boil water.

4

Add the minced pork to the boiling water and cook until well done and stock is dried out.

5

Mix all the ingredients in the pan: spring onion, sawtooth coriander, sugar, fish sauce, chili flakes, and ground roasted rice.

6

Sprinkle fresh mint leaves on top and serve with side vegetables.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchopping

Equipment Needed

panknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Larb MooLaabLarb

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