Laab

Laab (also spelled larb, laab, or larp) is a type of Thai and Lao meat salad. It is typically made with minced meat (such as chicken, beef, pork, or fish), along with herbs and spices like lemongrass, chili, lime, and cilantro. The meat is usually cooked quickly over high heat and then tossed with the herbs and spices, resulting in a flavorful and aromatic dish.

Laab can be served hot or cold, and is often eaten with sticky rice. It may also be garnished with ingredients like sliced shallots, chopped peanuts, and fresh herbs.

To make laab at home, you will need the following ingredients:

To prepare, heat the oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the ground meat and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is fully cooked. Add the lemongrass, chilies, cilantro, mint, shallots, garlic, fish sauce, and lime juice, and stir to combine. Remove from heat and season with salt, to taste. Serve with sticky rice, and garnish with chopped peanuts and additional herbs, if desired.

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