Larb Gai (Thai Lettuce Wraps)
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 367kcal
These Larb Gai Lettuce Wraps will have you hooked on their spicy, zesty flavor. Ground chicken combines with plenty of fresh mint, lime juice and lemongrass for a healthy Thai dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice from 2-3 limes
- 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice from 1 large lemon
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 red onion minced
- 3 shallots thinly sliced
- 1 stalk lemongrass tough outer leaves removed and minced, about 1/4 cup
- 1 serrano chile thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 1/2 cup mint leaves chopped
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 head butter lettuce leaves separated
- Cooked rice for serving, optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lemon juice, fish sauce and honey. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, shallots, lemongrass, chile, and salt, to taste. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken. Cook, stirring frequently, until the meat and vegetables are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Add the dressing to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the mint. Season with additional fish sauce, salt and pepper, to taste.
- Spoon the chicken mixture onto the lettuce leaves.
- Serve with rice.
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Variations
- Beef Larb Recipe: Swap in ground beef for the ground chicken.
- Pork Larb Recipe (Larb Moo): Swap in ground pork for the chicken.
- Vegetarian Larb: Swap in diced tofu or tempeh and soy sauce or vegan fish sauce.
- Want to add a bit of crunch to your recipe? Try sprinkling on some toasted rice powder (khao khua).
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 1166mg | Potassium: 1053mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 13.6mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1.8mg