How to make ROTISSERIE LAAB GAI | Minced Chicken Salad | DIY LAO FOOD | Easy Lao Recipe | (ລາບໄກ່

ground chicken

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + vinegar

Soy sauce is a suitable substitute for flavor, while salt and vinegar offer a budget-friendly alternative.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity, while vinegar is often more economical.

mint leaves

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried mint

Parsley can mimic the freshness of mint, and dried mint is a cost-effective option.

Chop the rotisserie chicken into very fine pieces.

Add finely chopped vegetables including kaffir lime leaves, Thai pepper, galanga, green onion, shallot, and garlic to the chicken.

Squeeze lime juice over the mixture.

Add badak (fermented fish sauce) and fish sauce.

Next, add powdered ingredients: kalkua (toasted rice powder), MSG, salt, and red chili flakes.

Fold in the herbs: mint leaves and cilantro leaves.

Mix thoroughly to ensure every piece is coated and moist with flavors.

Transfer to a serving dish and serve with lettuce or sticky rice.

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