Paleo Larb
Experience the vibrant, fresh flavors of Paleo Larb, a healthy and satisfying twist on the traditional Thai-Laos dish. This quick and easy recipe combines ground chicken or pork sautéed with aromatic lemongrass, red onion, and garlic, then tossed with tangy lime juice, savory fish sauce, and a hint of heat from red chili flakes. Fresh herbs like mint and cilantro, along with the crunch of toasted coconut flakes, deliver a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Perfectly suited for a paleo lifestyle, this dish is served in crisp romaine lettuce leaves as a wholesome, low-carb alternative to rice or noodles. Ready in just 25 minutes, Paleo Larb is an irresistible choice for a quick and healthy meal packed with bold, zesty flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground chicken or pork
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 medium, finely sliced red onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 outer leaves removed, finely sliced lemongrass stalk
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) red chili flakes
- 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 sliced spring onions
- 0.25 cup toasted unsweetened coconut flakes
- 8 large romaine lettuce leaves
Instructions
Heat the coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the red onion, minced garlic, and lemongrass to the pan. Sauté for about 2 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground chicken or pork. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and red chili flakes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool slightly. Stir in the fresh mint leaves, chopped cilantro, and spring onions.
Toast the unsweetened coconut flakes in a dry pan over low heat until golden brown, then stir into the meat mixture.
Serve the larb in romaine lettuce leaves, using them as cups. Garnish with extra herbs if desired.
Enjoy your delicious and refreshing Paleo Larb either warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1309 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.8 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.2 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 2930 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.3 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 102.3 g | 205% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 604 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 24.0 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 2666 mg | 57% | |
*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.
