Thai Larb

Fresh, spicy, and delicious Thai larb is a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal in under 20 minutes! It offers the perfect balance of spicy, sour, and savory flavors in every bite.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Thai

Keyword larb recipe, pork larb, thai larb recipe, Thai larb salad

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 361kcal

Author Megan

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sticky rice or sweet rice
¼ cup water
1 lb ground pork
2 shallots thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
2 teaspoons chili flakes
¼ cup cilantro chopped
¼ cup mint leaves
½ cup green onion chopped

Serve

Lettuce butter, romaine, or iceberg
Sticky Rice cooked

Instructions

Make the toasted rice powder. Toast the rice in a pan over medium-low heat, tossing consistently until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Then grind with a mortar and pestle or spice grinder until it reaches a sand texture.
Cook the pork. Bring the water to a boil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Then add the pork and break it apart into small pieces. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until fully cooked.
Add the shallots. Turn off the heat and add the shallots, and toss to combine for 1 minute.
Add the seasonings. Then add the toasted rice powder, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and chili flakes. Toss to combine. Adjust the seasonings to taste.
Mix in the herbs. Place the pork on a serving tray. Then, mix in the cilantro, mint, and green onion.
Serve. Serve with lettuce or cooked sticky rice and enjoy!

Notes

See the Experts Tips section for more guidance.

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