Laab - Thai Ground Beef Salad Recipe

Name: Laab - Thai Ground Beef Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons jasmine rice (uncooked); 1 lb ground beef (ground pork may be substituted); 4 tablespoons lime juice, divided (about 3-4 limes); 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1/2 cup shallot, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons gingerroot, minced fresh; 4 scallions, chopped; 1/4 cup mint leaf, chopped, plus whole leaves; fresh cilantro, for garnish; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce; 2 teaspoons light brown sugar; 12 lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons jasmine rice (uncooked)
1 lb ground beef (ground pork may be substituted)
4 tablespoons lime juice, divided (about 3-4 limes)
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 cup shallot, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons gingerroot, minced fresh
4 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup mint leaf, chopped, plus whole leaves
fresh cilantro, for garnish
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
12 lettuce leaves

1
Toast rice in a dry skillet (no oil) over medium-high heat. Cook rice, shaking pan frequently until rice turns golden, about 8 minutes.
2
While rice is toasting, combine beef, 3 tablespoons of the lime juice, Fish Sauce, shallots and ginger in a bowl.
3
When rice is golden, pour on plate to cool. In same skillet over high heat, add beef mixture. Cook, breaking meat into small pieces, about 5-7 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from heat.
4
Add remaining tablespoon of lime juice, scallions, mint, cilantro, Garlic Chili Pepper Sauce and sugar to meat. Mix well.
5
Add cooled rice to spice grinder or blender, and grind into a sandy powder. Add to meat mixture and mix well.
6
Spoon laab into a serving bowl lined with lettuce leaves, or serve on individual leaves for a pretty presentation. Garnish with whole mint leaves.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons jasmine rice (uncooked), 1 lb ground beef (ground pork may be substituted), 4 tablespoons lime juice, divided (about 3-4 limes), 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and more.

Yes, Laab - Thai Ground Beef Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Laab - Thai Ground Beef Salad

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