Laab Thai Ground Beef Salad
Experience a burst of bold, zesty flavors with Laab Thai Ground Beef Salad, a classic dish that perfectly embodies the essence of Thai cuisine. This vibrant salad combines savory ground beef with fresh herbs like mint and cilantro, tangy lime juice, and the umami-rich depth of fish sauce. The toasty crunch of ground sticky rice adds an irresistible nutty texture, while a touch of red chili flakes brings just the right amount of heat. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is served with crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing, low-carb twist. Whether enjoyed as a light lunch, appetizer, or part of a bigger Thai-inspired feast, this Laab salad delivers authentic, restaurant-quality taste in the comfort of your home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef
- 2 medium-sized, thinly sliced shallot
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons, toasted and ground into powder sticky rice
- 15 leaves, roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 6 leaves, for serving lettuce leaves
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked (about 7-8 minutes). Drain any excess fat if necessary.
While the beef is cooking, prepare the toasted rice powder by dry-toasting the sticky rice grains in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Let it cool and grind into a coarse powder using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
Once the beef is cooked, remove it from heat and gently stir in the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and red chili flakes while the beef is still warm.
Add the thinly sliced shallots to the beef mixture and stir to combine.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly before folding in the toasted rice powder, mint leaves, cilantro, and green onions.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice, fish sauce, or chili flakes to your preference.
Serve the Laab warm or at room temperature with fresh lettuce leaves for wrapping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.6 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 732 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 22.6 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 443 mg | 9% | |
*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.
