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Thai larb recipe: authentic spicy ground meat salad

Name: Thai larb recipe: authentic spicy ground meat salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g minced chicken or pork, Choose either 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, Adjust to taste; 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

Experience the bold and vibrant flavors of a classic Thai larb featuring citrusy lime and fresh herbs. This simple recipe guides you through making the essential toasted rice powder for a perfect crunch.

4.6(136 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·June 28, 2025

Thai larb recipe: authentic spicy ground meat salad — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Meat

For the Dressing

For the Roasted Rice Powder

For the Salad

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 356 kcal
Protein: 18.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Fat: 25 g
Fiber: 0.9 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1422 kcal
Protein: 74.8 g
Carbs: 44.7 g
Fat: 100 g
Fiber: 3.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g minced chicken or pork Choose either chicken or pork	1100	70	0	85	0
1 tablespoon vegetable oil	120	0	0	14	0
3 cloves garlic, minced	15	1	3	0	0.5
2 tablespoons fish sauce	10	2	0	0	0
2 tablespoons lime juice	4	0	1	0	0
1 tablespoon palm sugar	60	0	15	0	0
1-2 teaspoons chili flakes Adjust to taste	10	0	2	0.5	1
2 tablespoons sticky rice	80	1.5	18	0.5	1
1 large shallot, thinly sliced	15	0	4	0	0.5
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves	2	0	0.5	0	0.2
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped	1	0	0.2	0	0.1
1/4 cup green onions, chopped	5	0.3	1	0	0.3

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Meat

1
Combine meat and garlic
In a bowl, mix the minced meat with garlic and a pinch of salt.
2
Marinate
Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3
Prepare other ingredients
While waiting, prepare the other ingredients.

Preparing the Roasted Rice Powder

1
Toast the rice
In a dry skillet, toast the sticky rice over low heat until golden brown.
Tip: Ensure the sticky rice is not burnt while toasting; it should be consistently golden brown.
2
Grind the rice
Allow it to cool, then grind into a coarse powder using a mortar and pestle.
Tip: Use a coffee grinder for a quick way to turn the toasted rice into powder.
3
Set aside
Set aside for later use.

How to Make Thai larb recipe: authentic spicy ground meat salad

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Sauté the meat
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and add the marinated meat. Cook until no longer pink.
2
Prepare the dressing
In a bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, and chili flakes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
3
Combine everything
Toss the cooked meat with the dressing, shallot, roasted rice powder, mint, cilantro, and green onions. Mix everything well.