Larb - Laotian Chicken Mince Recipe

Name: Larb - Laotian Chicken Mince
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup uncooked long grain white rice; 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons minced galangal; 2 small red chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 4 green onions, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fish sauce; 1 tablespoon shrimp paste; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1/4 cup lime juice

Servings: persons

1/4 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons peanut oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced galangal
2 small red chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped
4 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup fish sauce
1 tablespoon shrimp paste
1 tablespoon white sugar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup lime juice

1
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the rice onto a baking sheet.
2
Bake the rice in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. Once cooled, grind into a fine powder with a spice grinder. Meanwhile, grind the chicken thigh meat in a food processor until finely ground; set aside.
3
Heat the peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, galangal, chile peppers, and green onions; cook and stir until the garlic softens, about 3 minutes. Add the ground chicken thigh meat, and cook, stirring constantly to break up lumps, until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Season with fish sauce, shrimp paste, and sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the excess liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes more. Stir in the ground rice, mint, basil, and lime juice to serve.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup uncooked long grain white rice, 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks, 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Larb - Laotian Chicken Mince falls under the Meat & Poultry 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 - Laotian Chicken Mince

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