World Flavors Cookbook

Laab (Larb) Moo (Minced Pork Salad)

Name: Laab (Larb) Moo (Minced Pork Salad)
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Laos
Ingredients: 500g ground pork 2 tbsp toasted rice powder (khao khua) 3 tbsp lime juice 3 tbsp fish sauce or padaek 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 2 shallots, thinly sliced 1-2 tsp dried chili flakes Sticky rice for serving

Laos' national dish; a zesty, herby minced meat salad made with toasted rice powder, fresh mint, cilantro, and lime juice.

Cuisine: Laos

Ingredients

500g ground pork 2 tbsp toasted rice powder (khao khua) 3 tbsp lime juice 3 tbsp fish sauce or padaek 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 2 shallots, thinly sliced 1-2 tsp dried chili flakes Sticky rice for serving

Instructions

1. Cook minced pork in a pan with a splash of water until just cooked through. 2. Mix with lime juice, fish sauce, and chili flakes. 3. Stir in toasted rice powder for nutty crunch. 4. Add shallots, mint, and cilantro. Toss gently. 5. Serve with sticky rice and fresh lettuce wraps.