Laab Gai- Thai Ground Chicken Salad Recipe

Laab Gai- Thai Ground Chicken Salad Recipe

from thaicaliente.com
27 min
4 servings

A vibrant and spicy Thai Salad made with ground chicken and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Chicken (Breast, thigh, or combination (You can also use ground turkey, pork, or beef).)
  • 1/4 Cup Water ((If using lean chicken breast))
  • 1/2 Cup Red Onion (Thinly Sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Rice Powder
  • 1-2 tablespoon Fish Sauce (Taste first before adding more)
  • 2-3 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice (Taste first as well)
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Thai Chili Peppers (Use less for Mild )
  • 1/4 Cup Cilantro leaves (Chopped and packed)
  • 1/4 Cup Mint Leaves (Whole leaves)

Directions

  1. 1

    (Skip this step if using pre-made toasted rice powder.) To make the toasted rice, add about 2 tablespoons of sweet sticky rice grains to a pan over medium heat. Toast until the grains have some color to them and become fragrant. Then add to a spice grinder and grind. If you don't have a spice grinder you can use a blender and then pour the rice through a strainer to remove any large pieces that may not have gotten blended. You want to end up with a fine powder.

  2. 2

    Cook the ground chicken in a non-stick skillet with no oil. Cook thoroughly and keep the juices in the pan. If using Chicken breast add about 1/4 cup of water to make it less dry.

  3. 3

    Once the chicken is cooked, remove from heat and stir in sliced red onions. The residual heat will wilt the onions.

  4. 4

    Then add the toasted rice powder, lime juice, fish sauce, and Thai chili flakes. Taste it and add more lime, fish sauce, or chili if needed.

  5. 5

    Finish by adding whole mint leaves and cilantro leaves. Serve with lettuce leaves, cucumbers, and or a side of rice.