A dependable home-kitchen version of Thai Larb Gai, with clear timing and practical ingredients.
Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Total: 30 minutes Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted rice powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 to 2 tsp chile flakes
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- Lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Cook chicken with 2 tablespoons water in a skillet, breaking it into small pieces.
- Remove from heat and stir in lime juice, fish sauce, rice powder, sugar, and chile flakes.
- Fold in shallots, mint, and cilantro.
- Serve warm or room temperature with crisp lettuce leaves.
Cook’s Notes
Taste before adding extra salt, prepare all ingredients before heating the pan, and serve this dish fresh for the best texture and aroma.