Laab Salad
Zesty, aromatic, and bursting with vibrant flavors, Laab Salad is a quintessential Thai dish that combines ground chicken, pork, or beef with a medley of fresh herbs and bold seasonings. This quick and delicious salad features the nutty crunch of ground toasted sticky rice and the tangy brightness of lime juice, perfectly balanced with fish sauce, Thai chili powder, and a hint of palm sugar. Infused with fresh mint, cilantro, and shallots, Laab Salad is a true celebration of Thai street food, offering a refreshing and spicy kick in every bite. Serve it wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves or alongside steamed rice for an authentic and satisfying meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, this gluten-free dish is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at your next gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground chicken, pork, or beef
- 2 tablespoons sticky rice (uncooked)
- 3 medium shallots (thinly sliced)
- 3 stalks green onions (sliced thinly)
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves (roughly chopped)
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon palm sugar or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Thai chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 2 small fresh Thai chilies (optional, finely chopped)
- 6 pieces lettuce leaves (for serving)
Instructions
Toast the sticky rice in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Allow the toasted rice to cool, then grind it into a coarse powder using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder. Set aside.
In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, cook the ground meat until fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon. Do not add oil as the meat will release its own fat. Remove the skillet from heat.
Add the fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, and Thai chili powder to the cooked meat. Stir well to combine and adjust seasoning to taste.
Mix in the toasted rice powder, sliced shallots, green onions, cilantro, mint leaves, and optional Thai chilies. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Serve the Laab Salad warm or at room temperature with fresh lettuce leaves for wrapping or alongside rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1041 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.9 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 4212 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.9 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 102.6 g | 205% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 644 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 3168 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
