Larb Gai

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This is my hairstylist's mom's secret recipe for Thai larb gai and it is the best! Boiling the ground chicken or turkey instead of stir frying it keeps it moist and helps the meat absorb all the beautiful flavors. Can be served hot or cold with any type of greens or lettuce. You can even serve it with rice.

Submitted by yobodish
Updated on June 29, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Dressing:

  • 2 lemons, juiced

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce, or more to taste

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 pound ground turkey or chicken

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 cup water to cover

  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 carrot, shredded

  • ½ cup coarsely chopped chestnuts

  • 3 Thai chile peppers, sliced

  • 3 green onions, sliced

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint

  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh Thai basil

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • 3 tablespoons toasted rice powder

  • 2 tablespoons Thai chile flakes

Directions

  1. Whisk lemon juice, lime juice, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cayenne, and lemon zest together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.

  2. Spread ground turkey or chicken in a thin layer in a large skillet; add garlic. Pour enough water into the skillet to cover the ground meat; bring to a boil. Cook and stir, breaking the meat apart with a fork, until browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain liquid and transfer ground meat to a large glass bowl.

  3. Stir red onion, carrot, chestnuts, Thai chile peppers, green onions, mint, basil, and cilantro into the bowl until well combined. Refrigerate mixture until chilled, about 30 minutes.

  4. Sprinkle rice powder and Thai chile flakes over salad mixture and mix well.

Tips

This can be served as an appetizer or tapas-style. Don't forget the lettuce and mung beans on the side.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

266 Calories
10g Fat
21g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 266
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 631mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 66mg 5%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 568mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.