Larb Gai

Larb Gai

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 2 shallots (chopped very small)
  • 3 whole scallions, green leaves included (sliced thin)
  • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 15 mint leaves (chopped)
  • 4 Tbsp chopped roasted, unsalted peanuts (optional)
  • 1.5 lime (juice only)
  • 2 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • fish sauce (optional)
  • lime wedges (optional)
  • chili flakes (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Start by mixing together the ingredients for the sauce. Taste test and adjust to your liking. Then set aside for now.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a pan over high heat and add the minced chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes while stirring to separate the chicken, until chicken is cooked through.

  3. 3

    When the chicken is cooked through, add chili flakes, chopped shallots and scallions. Give it a good mix.

  4. 4

    Pour over the sauce. Mix, and let sit on the heat for 15-30 seconds. Then remove the pan from the heat.

  5. 5

    Mix in cilantro, mint and peanuts. Taste test, and adjust seasoning if needed.

  6. 6

    Serve Larb Gai as it is, with a side of rice, or in lettuce cups. Include a side of fish sauce, lime wedges and chili flakes.