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Lunch · Thai · 15 min

Larb Gai (Isaan Minced Chicken Salad with Toasted Rice Powder)

Larb Gai (Isaan Minced Chicken Salad with Toasted Rice Powder)
Calories
562
Protein
41g
Carbs
60g
Fat
18g
Ingredients
  • 218.2 g ground chicken
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 0.3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 51.1 g palm sugar
  • 1 tbsp sticky rice
  • 44.9 g green bell pepper
  • 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
  • 4 g shallots
  • 36 g white rice
  • 20 g spinach
Method
  1. 01In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast 1 tbsp raw sticky rice until golden brown and fragrant (about 5 minutes). Grind into a coarse khao khua powder using a mortar and pestle.
  2. 02In a small pot with 2 tbsp of water, simmer the minced ground chicken over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until fully cooked and opaque, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Drain excess liquid if needed.
  3. 03Remove chicken from heat and immediately stir in lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar until dissolved.
  4. 04Fold in toasted rice powder, diced green bell pepper, sliced shallots, mint, and cilantro.
  5. 05Line a serving bowl with fresh spinach leaves, spoon warm chicken larb over top, and serve with cooked white rice.

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