Larb Laotian Chicken Mince
Experience the bold and vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia with this authentic Larb Laotian Chicken Mince recipe—a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and spicy. This quick and easy dish features tender ground chicken infused with fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, and green onions, and lightly seasoned with a zesty dressing of fish sauce, lime juice, and chili flakes. The secret ingredient, ground toasted rice (khao khua), adds a subtle nutty crunch, making this dish irresistibly unique. Ready in just 25 minutes, Larb can be served with sticky rice for a hearty meal or wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a light and refreshing option. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this traditional Laotian delight will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Laos.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground chicken
- 3 small (sliced thinly) Shallots
- 20 grams Fresh mint leaves
- 20 grams Cilantro
- 2 stalks (sliced thinly) Green onions
- 2 tablespoons Ground toasted rice (khao khua)
- 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) Chili flakes
- 100 milliliters Water
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- Sticky rice or lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add the ground chicken along with 100 milliliters of water.
Cook the chicken, stirring frequently, for 6-7 minutes or until fully cooked and no longer pink. Break up any clumps with a spoon.
Remove the pan from the heat and let the chicken cool slightly for 2 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken with the sliced shallots, mint leaves, cilantro, and green onions.
Sprinkle in the ground toasted rice (khao khua) and mix gently to evenly distribute.
In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, fresh lime juice, sugar, and chili flakes to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss everything evenly to combine.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more lime juice, fish sauce, or chili flakes, if needed.
Serve the Larb warm or at room temperature with sticky rice or wrapped in lettuce leaves for a light and refreshing option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1068 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.5 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 424 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 4136 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.8 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 109.5 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 3644 mg | 78% | |
*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.
