Ever had chicken larb?!
Use either ground chicken or turkey and serve it in sweet, buttery lettuce wraps.
Pile it all into a lettuce cup for a supper that has tons of flavor with very little effort.
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What Is Larb?
Another ingredient that is common in Laotian larb is ground toasted riceit adds a smoky touch.
In the interest of making this a quick, weeknight meal, I omitted that step in the recipe.
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(I did try it, but in the end, decided it was not practical.)
Sambal oelek is also a good ingredient for larb.
The ingredients are simple: crushed raw red chiles, a little vinegar, and salt.
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What Does Chicken Larb Taste Like?
Fish sauceis loaded with umami and really rounds out the flavor.
Add as much or as little of the chili slices as you wish.
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Your taste buds will wake up at the first bite.
Dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes?
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Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
Add the ground chicken and spread it over the bottom of the pan.
Without stirring too much, cook for about 6 minutes or until it browns on the bottom.
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Turn and break it up with the edge of a spatula.
Continue cooking for 6 to 8 minutes longer, or until the meat is browned.
Stir in the shallots and chilies and cook for 30 seconds.
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If the mixture looks dry, stir in some water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Remove the pan from the heat.
Stir the mixture into the meat, along with the chopped cilantro and mint.
Transfer the meat to a serving platter and place lettuce leaves, lime wedges, and more cilantro alongside.
Set out a bowl of cooked rice and a bowl of chili sauce.
