Cooking Lao food in the backyard, BBQ Grilled duck, Lao pizza, Soup -Larb duck, eating Lao food.

duck breast

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken and turkey are leaner options that are more widely available.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides a similar umami flavor, while salt is a basic alternative.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, and vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

mint leaves

🥗Healthier: basil

💰Cheaper: dried mint

Basil can provide a fresh flavor, and dried mint is a budget-friendly option.

Prepare the duck breast by cleaning it and scoring the skin.

Grill the duck breast on a BBQ until the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.

Remove the duck from the grill and let it rest before slicing it thinly.

In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.

Add the sliced duck, shallots, mint leaves, cilantro, chili flakes, and roasted rice powder to the bowl.

Mix everything gently to combine.

Serve the larb in lettuce leaves, garnished with cucumber and green onions, and include a side of fermented fish sauce.

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