Aromatic Chicken Salad (laab Gai) Recipe
Minced chicken salad with spices, herbs, and toasted rice powder
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Toast the Rice
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the jasmine rice until golden brown. Let it cool, then grind it into a coarse powder using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add minced chicken and cook until fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and let it cool slightly.
- 3
Prepare the Dressing
In a large bowl, combine lime juice, fish sauce, chili powder, minced garlic, and finely chopped shallots. Mix well.
- 4
Mix the Salad
Add the cooked chicken to the dressing, along with the toasted rice powder, chopped mint, cilantro, and sliced green onions. Toss to combine.
- 5
Serve
Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce leaves, garnished with cucumber slices.
