Grilled Laotian Minced Pork Salad with Toasted Rice Powder

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

A flavorful and spicy minced pork salad featuring charred pork, fresh herbs, and crunchy toasted rice powder for authentic Lao taste. This asian-inspired pork ready in about 30 minutes pairs ground pork, fish sauce, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

★ 4.0 (10 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground pork, breaking it apart, and cook for 7-8 minutes until browned and cooked through with some charred bits.
  2. Step 2: In a small dry pan over medium heat, toast 1 cup cooked sticky rice, stirring constantly for 5 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Let cool, then grind into coarse powder using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder to yield 2 tbsp toasted rice powder.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pork, 3 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp toasted rice powder, 3 thinly sliced shallots, 1/4 cup chopped mint, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 sliced green onions, and 1 tsp red chili flakes. Toss gently until well mixed and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional fish sauce or lime juice if desired. Serve immediately as a refreshing salad or with sticky rice on the side.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Grilled Laotian Minced Pork Salad with Toasted Rice Powder take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Grilled Laotian Minced Pork Salad with Toasted Rice Powder?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground pork from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled Laotian Minced Pork Salad with Toasted Rice Powder?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Grilled Laotian Minced Pork Salad with Toasted Rice Powder for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Grilled Laotian Minced Pork Salad with Toasted Rice Powder?

Asian pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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