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Chicken Larb

A crisp and savory Thai minced chicken salad seasoned with lime, fish sauce, fresh herbs, and toasted rice powder.

25 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp glutinous rice, dry-roasted
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp dried chili flakes
  • 2 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 4 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toast 2 tbsp dry-roasted glutinous rice in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown, then grind into a coarse powder.

  2. 2

    Combine 1 lb ground chicken and 1/4 cup water in a skillet over medium heat, stirring to break up meat until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

  3. 3

    Remove skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce, 3 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tsp dried chili flakes.

  4. 4

    Fold in 2 thinly sliced shallot, 4 stalks thinly sliced green onion, 1/2 cup torn fresh mint leaves, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and ground 2 tbsp dry-roasted glutinous rice before serving.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Chicken Larb reach?

For Chicken Larb, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of fish sauce in Chicken Larb?

The entry for Chicken Larb calls for 2 tbsp fish sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a squeeze of lime covers the salt and some of the savor. For a vegetarian version, use a mushroom-based soy sauce. Start with the same volume and adjust.

Can I use ground beef or pork instead of ground turkey in Chicken Larb?

Yes, at the same weight. Beef and pork carry more fat, so skip any oil the recipe adds for browning and drain the pan if it pools. As written, the entry for Chicken Larb uses 1 lb ground chicken.

Is Chicken Larb spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Chicken Larb comes from 1 tsp dried chili flakes. For a milder plate, halve the chili flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Chicken Larb low-carb?

A serving of Chicken Larb carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

Does Chicken Larb contain fish?

Yes: 2 tbsp fish sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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