Spicy Thai Salad With Minced Pork (Larb) From 'Ever

Name: Spicy Thai Salad With Minced Pork (Larb) From 'Everyday Thai Cooking'
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon long-grain rice; 1 tablespoon high-heat cooking oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 small shallot, finely sliced; 1 teaspoon minced lemongrass; 1 fresh hot red or green chili, preferably Thai (deseeded if you prefer less heat); 1/2 pound (250 g) ground pork; 3 tablespoons chicken stock; 2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla); 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 tablespoon palm or brown sugar; 4 cups (350 g) mixed baby greens; 1 red pepper, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup (52 g) peeled, seeded, and diced cucumber; 12-14 fresh mint leaves; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro); 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Thai or Italian basil; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 4 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts; Fresh coriander leaves (cilantro) for garnish; Mint leaves for garnish; Lime wedges

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon long-grain rice
1 tablespoon high-heat cooking oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small shallot, finely sliced
1 teaspoon minced lemongrass
1 fresh hot red or green chili, preferably Thai (deseeded if you prefer less heat)
1/2 pound (250 g) ground pork
3 tablespoons chicken stock
2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon palm or brown sugar
4 cups (350 g) mixed baby greens
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup (52 g) peeled, seeded, and diced cucumber
12-14 fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Thai or Italian basil
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts
Fresh coriander leaves (cilantro) for garnish
Mint leaves for garnish
Lime wedges

1
Heat the rice in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring and tossing for 3-4 minutes, until it turns golden brown. Transfer to a small plate and allow to cool. Use a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder and grind the rice into a coarse powder. Set aside
2
Heat the oil in a wok or skillet on medium-high heat. Add garlic, shallots, lemongrass, and chili; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add pork and stir-fry, while breaking it up with a wooden spoon until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock, fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes.
3
In a large bowl, combine the rice powder, baby greens, red pepper, cucumber, mint leaves, fresh coriander leaves, basil, and red onions. Add the warm pork mixture and toss with the greens. Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top. Garnish with fresh coriander and mint leaves. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon long-grain rice, 1 tablespoon high-heat cooking oil, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 small shallot, finely sliced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Thai Salad With Minced Pork (Larb) From 'Everyday Thai Cooking' 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.

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Spicy Thai Salad With Minced Pork (Larb) From 'Everyday Thai Cooking'

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