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Also known as lap and lahb, larb is a minced meat salad and the national dish of Laos. Some Lao and Thai versions include fish sauce and some favor mint over cilantro (some use both), but the core of the dish remains a chopped salad of lightly spiced pork, beef, chicken, or duck brightened with fresh herbs. It’s great for potlucks because you serve it at room temperature.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 pound chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/3 cup English cucumber, chopped
- 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 8 leaves cabbage
- Thai chili paste (optional)
Directions
- Place curry paste, chicken and salt in a food processor; process until smooth.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.
- Add chicken to pan; sauté 6 minutes or until done, stirring to crumble.
- Remove pan from heat; stir in cucumber and next 3 ingredients (through juice).
- Place 2 cabbage leaves on each of 4 plates; divide chicken mixture evenly among leaves.
- Serve with chile paste, if desired.
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