Description
Laab Moo is an authentic Thai spicy minced pork salad featuring seasoned ground pork mixed with fresh herbs, lime juice, fish sauce, and toasted rice powder. This tangy, savory, and mildly spicy dish is a cornerstone of Thai cuisine, perfect served with lettuce leaves or sticky rice for a refreshing and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground pork
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1–2 tbsp Thai chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp toasted rice powder
- 3 green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- Lettuce leaves, for serving
Instructions
- Heat skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat to preheat it for cooking the pork.
- Cook pork: Add the ground pork and ¼ cup water to the skillet. Break up the pork with a spatula and cook until fully browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- Cool pork: Remove the skillet from heat and let the cooked pork cool slightly to allow flavors to meld without wilting fresh herbs.
- Season pork: Stir in fresh lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, Thai chili flakes, and toasted rice powder evenly into the pork mixture to build the classic tangy, spicy, and nutty flavor profile.
- Add herbs: Mix in sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and mint leaves. Toss gently until everything is well combined.
- Serve: Serve the laab warm or at room temperature alongside crisp lettuce leaves or sticky rice as traditional accompaniments.
Notes
- Toasted rice powder is essential for adding authentic nutty flavor and a slight crunch.
- Adjust the amount of chili flakes depending on your heat preference.
- Traditionally, laab is served with sticky rice to balance the bold flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
