Beef Larb

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce provides umami flavor while reducing sodium.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

Choose a piece of beef flank with less fat, remove excess fat, and thinly slice it into small bite-sized pieces or ground the meat.

If using beef tripe, boil it for about 5 minutes, remove it, let it cool, and then slice it into bite-sized pieces.

In a large bowl or pan, add the sliced beef and beef tripe.

Add beef bile to the bowl, starting with one teaspoon at a time to manage bitterness.

Add fish sauce (three crab brand recommended) to the mixture.

Add two types of rice powder: one homemade and one store-bought, or just use one type if preferred.

Mix the ingredients together until well combined.

Add chopped green onions, cilantro, and red chilies to the mixture.

Add red pepper flakes for additional spice, which is optional.

Mix everything together until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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