Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsPAILaab Salad - Available After 4pm Recipe

Laab Salad - Available After 4pm Recipe

Inspired by PAI
Time30m
Serves4

Choice of ground pork, chicken,beef or omnipork in a house-made Northern Thai laab paste with peppercorn, garlic, shallots, galangal, lemongrass, dried chillies, pork rinds, shrimp paste, and fennel, served with lettuce leaves and sticky rice. Gluten-free available upon request.

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Ingredients

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Laab Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Laab Paste

    In a bowl, mix the minced shallots, garlic, galangal, lemongrass, crushed dried chillies, crushed black peppercorns, shrimp paste, and crushed fennel seeds. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Meat

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground pork (or your choice of protein). Cook, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Reduce heat to low. Add the prepared Laab paste, fish sauce, and lime juice to the skillet with the cooked meat. Mix well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Transfer the Laab mixture to a serving dish. Top with crushed pork rinds. Serve with fresh lettuce leaves and sticky rice on the side.

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