I’ve eaten Pork Larb many times in Thai restaurants and thought I’d have a go at making it. It was so simple and tasty. Being a pretty healthy recipe, I thought I’d share it on the blog. Larb is a minced meat salad (nicer than it sounds, honest) originating in (depending on which website you read) Northern Thailand or Laos and is spicy, fresh and delicious.
Appetizing Thai Pork Larb
This Thai pork larb is a good Thai dish to try when you want something new for a dish. Check out the easy recipe here.
Ingredients
500 grams ground pork (minced pork) - lean
1 medium lime juice- 2 medium dried chillies - ground
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 bunch cilantro (coriander) - chopped- 1 small shallot - chopped
1 tablespoon white rice - ground
Instructions
- Dry fry the pork mince on medium to high heat, constantly stirring until cooked.
- To make the (optional) ground rice topping, add 1tbsp of uncooked rice to a dry pan over medium heat. Stir constantly until brown (do not allow to burn, as the rice will taste bitter). Allow cooling completely, then grind in a spice or coffee grinder.
- In a separate bowl, add the rest of the ingredients. Add the cooked pork to this and mix thoroughly. Add more chilli, lime juice, or fish sauce to taste if necessary to get the right balance of spicy, sour, or salty.
- Top with the ground rice and serve warmish (but not piping hot) with plain rice and stir-fried vegetables.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 22gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1132mgPotassium: 447mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 216IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
How did this recipe turn out for you?We’re eager to hear your thoughts!
