Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Spicy Salmon Salad Recipe (Laab Salmon) ลาบแซลมอน - Hot Thai Kitchen

Login to Save
164K views👍 3.4K
Pailin's Kitchen
Pailin's Kitchen
173 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Pailin's Kitchen to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Laab Salmon

Cultural Context

Laab, a traditional dish from Laos and Thailand, is often made with minced meat and herbs, celebrating freshness and bold flavors. The use of salmon in this dish adds a modern twist while maintaining the essence of laab. It's commonly enjoyed as a refreshing meal, especially in warm weather, and has gained popularity in various fusion cuisines worldwide.

ThaiTHmain
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb salmon
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons toasted rice powder
2 kaffir lime leaves
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 stalk lemongrass
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup mint leaves
1/4 cup cilantro
1/4 cup green onions
1/2 red onion
1/2 red bell pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides umami flavor while being lower in calories.

salmon

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Trout is a healthier option with similar flavor.

1

Toast sticky rice over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until it pops and turns golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

2

Grind the toasted rice with kaffir lime leaves until fine.

3

In a bowl, mix fish sauce, lime juice, and a splash of water to dilute the dressing.

4

Add roasted chili flakes and finely chopped lemongrass to the dressing, allowing it to infuse.

5

Grate fresh garlic into the dressing and mix well.

6

Slice salmon into thin slices using a sharp knife.

7

Chop mint and cilantro, including the stems, and set aside.

8

Thinly slice red onion and red bell pepper for color and sweetness.

9

Combine the salmon with the herbs and vegetables in a bowl.

10

Add the toasted rice powder to the mixture, reserving some for garnish.

11

Pour the dressing over the salmon mixture and toss gently to combine.

12

Plate the salmon mixture, garnishing with reserved toasted rice powder and additional herbs.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchopping

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Larb SalmonSalmon Laab

Other Takes on Salmon

(24 videos)

Similar Thai Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(11 videos)