LAMB LARB
Larb is hailed as the national dish of Laos. Traditionally the salad starts with extremely finely chopped lean meat or fish and is seasoned with lime juice, chiles, fish sauce, and toasted ground rice. This recipe calls for ground lamb, a fattier protein than what's usually used, and subs ground peanuts as a nod to the texture of the rice.
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories Bon Appétit Lamb Ground Lamb Laos Peanut Rice Lemongrass Garlic Cilantro Chile Pepper Lime Juice Cucumber Mint Dinner Salad Lettuce Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Remove tough outer layers from lemongrass, cut 4" piece from bulb end, thinly slice, save remaining lemongrass for another use. Pulse lemongrass and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add cilantro stems (reserve leaves for another use), shallot, and 1-2 Thai chiles, depending on how hot you like it, and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside. Pulse peanuts in food processor until coarsely ground and transfer to a small bowl; set aside. Thinly slice remaining chiles; set aside for serving.
- Whisk lime juice, fish sauce, and demerara sugar in a small bowl; set lime dressing aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over high. Add lamb to skillet and press into a single flat layer with a flexible spatula. Cook, undisturbed, until underside is browned and crisp around the edges, 5-7 minutes. Use spatula to break patty into smaller pieces and turn. Cook pieces on the other side until edges are crisp and meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer lamb to a medium bowl with a slotted spoon, then use spoon to break up meat into small pieces.
- Pour off all but 3 Tbsp. fat from skillet and set skillet over medium heat. Cook lemongrass mixture, stirring often, until fragrant and starting to stick to skillet, about 3 minutes. Add reserved lime dressing and peanuts and return reserved lamb to skillet. Toss until meat is coated. Remove from heat and season with more fish sauce, if desired.
- Serve larb with rice, lettuce, cucumber, limes, mint sprigs, cilantro sprigs, and reserved chiles for making lettuce cups.
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Li Gu
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover lamb. It's also a great option for a quick and easy meal.
Ruel Knight
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's easy to make and the results are amazing.
Sandaya Sepalika
[email protected]This dish is a great way to explore new flavors. It's a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory.
Destiny Tanisha Dookie
[email protected]I made this dish for my lunch and it was delicious. It's a great way to get a healthy and flavorful meal on the table quickly.
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[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great option for a vegetarian meal.
fatma gamal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this dish was just the right amount of heat.
bridget nwokoye
[email protected]This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's sure to be a hit.
Tehsin Sapna
[email protected]I love the fresh herbs in this dish. They really brighten up the flavors.
Samina Anwarkhan
[email protected]I've never made lamb larb before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great!
F 2 K king of free fire
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.
Maryam Hassan amourri
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover lamb. It's also a great option for a quick and easy meal.
Hassan sh
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. It's a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory.
Sudan Adhikari
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I'm definitely making it again.
Craig Ashton
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up.
Mohamed Fattah
[email protected]The flavors in this dish are incredible. I highly recommend it.
Kaleem babar
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again.
Sobiaye Dick
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but this dish changed my mind. The meat was so tender and flavorful.
Prince Jk
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved it!
Triston Carter
[email protected]I've never had lamb larb before, but this recipe was a great introduction. It was easy to make and so delicious.
Aaron Chiano
[email protected]This was an amazing dish! The flavors were so vibrant and complex. I loved the combination of the lamb, herbs, and spices.