How to make Larb Gai / Lao chicken salad

ground chicken

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: Worcestershire sauce

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while Worcestershire sauce is easier to find.

mint leaves

🥗Healthier: basil

💰Cheaper: spinach

Basil provides a similar aromatic quality, while spinach is more economical.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is a budget-friendly substitute.

Cook ground chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Mix lime juice and fish sauce in a bowl.

Add shallots, mint leaves, cilantro, and Thai chili to the bowl.

Combine the cooked chicken with the mixture in the bowl.

Stir in toasted rice powder, sugar, and salt until well incorporated.

Serve the mixture in lettuce leaves as wraps.

Garnish with green onions and cucumber slices.

Cooking Techniques

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