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Larb (Laab) Thai Meat Salad With Mint & Lemongrass

Here's how you make Larb (Laab) Thai Meat Salad With Mint & Lemongrass
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/3 cup fish sauce (found in Asian markets or in the Ethnic aisle of most grocers)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons chili paste (thai roasted chili paste)
  • 3/4 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken (or 1 1/2 lbs pork)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced green onion
  • 3/4 cup thinly sliced shallot
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh lemongrass (found in Asian Markets)
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced Thai red chili peppers (or 1 tablespoon serrano chili)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Combine the first four ingredients in a medium bowl. Save this sauce for later.

  • Step 2: Simmer the broth in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken. Simmer until cooked through, breaking up any clumps of meat with a spoon, about 8 minutes. Add green onions, shallots, lemongrass and chillies. Stir until vegetables are tender and most of liquid has evaporated, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in sauce, cilantro and mint.

  • Step 3: You can serve this salad as is with butter lettuce or use it as a filling for your fresh rolls.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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