Larb Gai Nikki-Style Recipe

Name: Larb Gai Nikki-Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 cup water to cover; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 carrot, shredded; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped chestnuts; 3 Thai chile peppers, sliced; 3 green onions, sliced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 1/3 cup chopped fresh Thai basil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoons toasted rice powder; 2 tablespoons Thai chile flakes

Servings: persons

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
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup water to cover
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 carrot, shredded
1/2 cup coarsely chopped chestnuts
3 Thai chile peppers, sliced
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/3 cup chopped fresh Thai basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons toasted rice powder
2 tablespoons Thai chile flakes

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 in a thin layer in a arge skillet; add garlic. Pour enough water into the skillet to cover the turkey; bring to a boil. Cook and stir turkey mixture, breaking the meat apart with a fork, until turkey is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain liquid and transfer turkey to a large glass bowl.
3
Mix red onion, carrot, chestnuts, Thai chile peppers, green onions, mint, basil, and cilantro into turkey until well combined. Refrigerate mixture until chilled, about 30 minutes.
4
Sprinkle rice powder and Thai chile flakes over turkey mixture and mix well.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing:, 2 lemons, juiced, 1 lime, juiced, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, or more to taste, and more.

Yes, Larb Gai Nikki-Style falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Larb Gai Nikki-Style

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Variations & substitutions

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