Lao Cuisine
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larb
Larb is a flavorful and aromatic minced meat salad, typically made with pork, chicken, or beef, mixed with fresh herbs, lime juice, fish sauce, and toasted rice powder. It is a staple of Lao cuisine, celebrated for its balance of spicy, sour, salty, and savory flavors and often served as a communal dish during social gatherings and celebrations.
8 ingredients
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Culinary DNA Preview
Lao70%
Indigenous30%
Ingredients
- minced pork1 cup
- toasted rice powder2 tbsp
- lime juice3 tbsp
- fish sauce2 tbsp
- shallots, thinly sliced2 tbsp
- fresh mint leaves1/4 cup
- cilantro1/4 cup
- chili flakes1 tsp
Method
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Origin Story
Originating in Laos, larb has long been a traditional dish that reflects the region's reliance on fresh herbs and local ingredients, with influences from neighboring Thailand and the broader Mekong River basin cultures.
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