Larb Gai: Minced Chicken Salad

Name: Larb Gai: Minced Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Laotian
Ingredients: 200g Chicken breast; 2 tbsp Fish sauce; 3 tbsp Lime juice; 1 tbsp Palm sugar; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 Red chili; 1/4 cup Fresh mint; 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro; 2 Green onions; 1 cup Shredded lettuce; 1/4 cup Toasted rice

A traditional Lao minced chicken salad with aromatic herbs, fiery chili, and a tangy fish sauce base. The perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors for a light yet satisfying meal.

Cuisine: Laotian

Category: Asian

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 7 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

200g Chicken breast
2 tbsp Fish sauce
3 tbsp Lime juice
1 tbsp Palm sugar
2 cloves Garlic
1 Red chili
1/4 cup Fresh mint
1/4 cup Fresh cilantro
2 Green onions
1 cup Shredded lettuce
1/4 cup Toasted rice

Instructions

Step 1: Finely mince 200g chicken breast using a sharp knife or food processor until uniformly ground.
Step 2: In a bowl, combine minced chicken, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 3 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp palm sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 finely chopped red chili. Mix thoroughly and let marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 3: While chicken marinates, chop 1/4 cup fresh mint, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, and 2 thinly sliced green onions.
Step 4: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken mixture and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking into small pieces until fully cooked and no longer pink.
Step 5: Transfer cooked chicken to a serving plate. Top with 1/4 cup chopped mint, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 2 sliced green onions. Serve with 1 cup shredded lettuce and 1/4 cup toasted rice on the side.