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How to cook Laab (Spicy Meat Salad) Thai food With Ingredients,Instructions

Laab is a popular Thai meat salad made with ground meat, herbs, and spices. Here is a recipe you can follow to make it at home:

How to cook Laab (Spicy Meat Salad) Thai food With Ingredients,Instructions
How to cook Laab (Spicy Meat Salad) Thai food With Ingredients,Instructions

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground pork, chicken, or beef
  • 2 tablespoons of toasted rice powder
  • 2 tablespoons of lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of chili flakes
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 1 small white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups of finely chopped mixed herbs (such as cilantro, mint, and green onions)
  • Lettuce leaves for serving

Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the toasted rice powder, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, chili flakes, and garlic. Set aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat to the pan and stir fry for 5-7 minutes until it is fully cooked.
  3. Add the onion to the pan and continue to stir fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until it has softened.
  4. Pour the sauce mixture into the pan and stir to combine. Remove the pan from the heat.
  5. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked meat mixture and the herbs.
  6. Serve the Laab on a bed of lettuce leaves, garnished with additional herbs if desired.