Laab Gai Recipe
Ground chicken, red onions, cilantro, scallion, mints, and toasted rice powder tossed in a spicy lime fish sauce vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Cook the Ground Chicken
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until fully cooked and browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
While the chicken cooks, thinly slice the red onion, chop the cilantro, and scallions. Roughly chop the mint leaves.
- 3
Make the Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice (from about 2 limes), fish sauce (3 tablespoons), and a pinch of sugar. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooked ground chicken, sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, scallions, mint leaves, and toasted rice powder.
- 5
Dress the Laab
Pour the lime fish sauce vinaigrette over the chicken mixture and toss well to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt or more lime juice if desired.
- 6
Serve
Serve the Laab Gai warm or at room temperature, garnished with additional mint and cilantro if desired.
