Authentic Thai Larb with Roasted Rice Powder and Mint

Name: Authentic Thai Larb with Roasted Rice Powder and Mint
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g minced chicken or pork; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon palm sugar; 1-2 teaspoons chili flakes; 2 tablespoons sticky rice; 1 large shallot, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup green onions, chopped

A vibrant and refreshing Thai salad perfect for any occasion.

Larb is a classic Thai dish combining savory, spicy, and tangy flavors. It features minced meat with roasted rice powder and fresh herbs.

45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Meat

500g minced chicken or pork

Choose either chicken or pork

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

For the Dressing

2 tablespoons fish sauce

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon palm sugar

1-2 teaspoons chili flakes

Adjust to taste

For the Roasted Rice Powder

2 tablespoons sticky rice

For the Salad

1 large shallot, thinly sliced

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1/4 cup green onions, chopped

Preparation

Marinating the Meat

Combine meat and garlic

In a bowl, mix the minced meat with garlic and a pinch of salt.

Marinate

Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Prepare other ingredients

While waiting, prepare the other ingredients.

Preparing the Roasted Rice Powder

Toast the rice

In a dry skillet, toast the sticky rice over low heat until golden brown.

Ensure the sticky rice is not burnt while toasting; it should be consistently golden brown.

Grind the rice

Allow it to cool, then grind into a coarse powder using a mortar and pestle.

Use a coffee grinder for a quick way to turn the toasted rice into powder.

Set aside

Set aside for later use.

Cooking Process

Sauté the meat

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and add the marinated meat. Cook until no longer pink.

Sautéing time: 8-10 minutes on medium-high heat.

Prepare the dressing

In a bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, and chili flakes. Adjust seasoning to taste.

This takes about 5 minutes.

Combine everything

Toss the cooked meat with the dressing, shallot, roasted rice powder, mint, cilantro, and green onions. Mix everything well.

Plating & Serving