Delicious Laotian Larb with Ground Chicken and Lime

Name: Delicious Laotian Larb with Ground Chicken and Lime
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Ground chicken; Fish sauce; Lime juice; Toasted rice powder; Red onion; Cilantro; Mint leaves; Chili flakes; Palm sugar or brown sugar; Fish sauce; Lime juice; Garlic; Uncooked sticky rice; Fresh mint leaves; Lime wedges; Extra chili flakes

Authentic Southeast Asian salad bursting with fresh flavors

This Laotian larb is a vibrant and savory salad featuring ground chicken infused with lime, herbs, and a hint of chili.

45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Chicken Larb

Ground chicken

1 lb

Fish sauce

4 tablespoons

Lime juice

2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed

Toasted rice powder

2 tablespoons

Red onion

1 small, thinly sliced

Cilantro

3 tablespoons, chopped

Mint leaves

3 tablespoons, chopped

Chili flakes

1 tablespoon (adjust to taste)

For the Dressing

Palm sugar or brown sugar

1 tablespoon

Fish sauce

3 tablespoons

Lime juice

3 tablespoons

Garlic

1 clove, minced

For the Rice Powder

Uncooked sticky rice

1/3 cup

For the Garnish

Fresh mint leaves

1 small bunch

Lime wedges

For serving

Extra chili flakes

For serving

Preparation

Marinating the Chicken

Combine Chicken and Marinade

In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken with 4 tablespoons of fish sauce and 2 tablespoons of lime juice.

Marinate

Mix well and let it marinate for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.

Drain Excess Liquid

Once marinated, drain any excess liquid from the chicken.

Preparing the Rice Powder

Toast Sticky Rice

Heat a pan over medium heat and add the uncooked sticky rice.

Toast Until Golden

Stir constantly until the rice turns golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Grind Rice

Allow it to cool, then grind into a powder using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.

Toast the rice and grind it fresh just before preparing the dish to ensure optimum flavor.

Cooking Process

Brown the Chicken

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Do not overcook the chicken to avoid dryness.

Mix the Larb

In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, chopped mint, chili flakes, and toasted rice powder.

Prepare the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together palm sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, and minced garlic. Pour over the chicken mixture and toss well to coat.

Plating & Serving