Laab Thai Ground Meat Salad
Discover the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this irresistible Laab Thai Ground Meat Salad! This quick and easy dish combines your choice of seasoned ground meat—like chicken, pork, beef, or turkey—with a medley of fresh herbs, including cilantro, mint, and green onions, for a burst of freshness in every bite. The toasted jasmine rice powder adds a nutty crunch, while the zingy lime juice, savory fish sauce, and fiery chili flakes strike the perfect balance of tangy, salty, and spicy. Ready in just 20 minutes, this Thai salad is perfect for a light, refreshing meal or a shareable appetizer. Serve it with crisp lettuce leaves for wrapping or pair it with cucumber slices for an authentic Thai dining experience. Healthy, flavorful, and incredibly versatile, this Laab recipe is a must-try for lovers of Thai cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground chicken (or pork, beef, or turkey)
- 2 tablespoons uncooked jasmine rice
- 3 small shallots, finely sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 stalks green onions, finely sliced
- 4 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cucumber slices (for serving, optional)
- 1 lettuce leaves (for serving, optional)
Instructions
Place the uncooked jasmine rice in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes, until it turns golden and becomes fragrant. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
Once the rice has cooled, grind it into a coarse powder using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder. This will become your toasted rice powder. Set aside.
In a medium-sized skillet, cook the ground chicken (or your choice of meat) over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
To the cooked meat, add the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and dried chili flakes. Mix well to combine and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Stir in the toasted rice powder, sliced shallots, chopped cilantro, mint leaves, and green onions. Gently combine everything until evenly distributed.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. You can add more lime juice, fish sauce, or chili flakes to suit your taste preferences.
Serve the Laab with cucumber slices and lettuce leaves on the side for wrapping, if desired. Can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
261 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.5 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 726 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 429 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.
