Laarb Gai
Discover the vibrant, aromatic flavors of **Laarb Gai**, a traditional Thai chicken salad that’s equal parts zesty, savory, and refreshing. This quick and wholesome dish combines ground chicken with fragrant **toasted rice powder**, tangy lime juice, umami-packed fish sauce, and a hint of heat from chili flakes. Tossed with fresh herbs like cilantro, mint, and green onions, it’s a burst of freshness in every bite. Served in crisp lettuce or cabbage leaves, Laarb Gai is perfect as a light main course or appetizer. Ready in just 30 minutes, this gluten-free, protein-packed recipe is a delicious way to explore authentic Thai cuisine from the comfort of your kitchen. Enjoy it as a flavorful wrap, or pair it with steamed rice for a heartier meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons Toasted rice powder
- 2 medium Shallots
- 4 stalks Green onions
- 15 grams Fresh cilantro
- 15 grams Fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Ground chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 6 leaves Iceberg lettuce or cabbage leaves (for serving)
Instructions
Prepare the shallots by peeling and thinly slicing them. Finely chop the green onions, cilantro, and mint leaves. Set them aside for later use.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the ground chicken along with 3 tablespoons of water to the pan.
Cook the chicken, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it is fully cooked and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove the skillet from the heat and let it cool slightly for 1-2 minutes.
Add the toasted rice powder to the chicken and stir to combine.
Stir in the lime juice, fish sauce, ground chili flakes, and sugar, mixing well to evenly coat the chicken.
Add the sliced shallots, chopped green onions, cilantro, and mint leaves to the skillet. Toss everything together gently to combine.
Taste the laarb and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more lime juice, fish sauce, or chili flakes as desired.
Serve the laarb Gai warm or at room temperature alongside iceberg lettuce or cabbage leaves as a wrap or alongside steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
225 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.4 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 1037 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 22.5 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 487 mg | 10% | |
*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.
