Larb is a meat salad very popular in Laos. Ground pork stir fried with Asian Flavors and toasted rice, this salad can be served wrapped in lettuce leaves or with steamed rice as I chose to do.
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Pork Larb
Ingredients
- 1 T. uncooked rice
- 1 lb. Ground Pork
- pinch of sugar
- 1 T. fish sauce
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 jalapeno pepper, cored, seeded and minced
- 1 bunch scallions, white and light green parts, sliced
- 2 T. cilantro paste
- 1/4 c. chopped mint leaves
Instructions
- Stir fry uncooked rice in a dry wok, until toasted, stirring often . Transfer to a mortar and pestle and grind into a coarse powder.
- Place the wok back onto high heat and add the pork. Cook and break up with a wooden spoon until crumbly and browned.
- Stir in the toasted rice powder, fish sauce and lime juice. Stir fry briefly and then add the jalapeno, scallions, cilantro and mint. Stir fry one minute longer and serve with lettuce leaves or steamed rice.
Notes:
Calories
355.61Fat (grams)
23.62Sat. Fat (grams)
8.77Carbs (grams)
4.16Fiber (grams)
0.48Net carbs
3.68Sugar (grams)
0.60Protein (grams)
29.82Sodium (milligrams)
438.28Cholesterol (grams)
106.59
This pork larb looks delicious! Simple, but with a lot of flavor from the Asian spices. Great pairing with rice.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I was pleased with how it turned out.
DeleteOh, my goodness I am craving this right now. For breakfast. LOL.
ReplyDeleteIt only takes a moment to put together as you know.
DeleteWow that looks so delicious. Where is the recipe if we want to make it :-D ?
ReplyDeleteOMG....I can't believe I forgot the recipe LOL....rectifying that right now. Thanks Evelyne.
DeleteI love larb! It's always so simple to make but the taste is anything but!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Jules.
DeleteThat looks delicious! I was super curious about Larb - I saw it popping up so much when I was browsing recipes!
ReplyDeleteIt is very good....posting the recipe now.
DeleteLooks delicious ! - Cathy -
ReplyDeleteIt was Cathy, thanks.
DeleteLooks like a winner. I love simple, quick recipe using ground meat that are packed with flavour, and this ones ticks all the boxes. Will definitely have to try it!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Margaret.
DeleteThis sounds so delicious. I love the flavors in the larb.
ReplyDeleteIt was soooo good Sneha.
DeleteWhat a great quick meal! So perfect for school nights!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Amy...safe travels
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