Laab Moo Recipe

North Eastern Thai-style Spicy Pork Salad

Laab MooLaab Moo is a dish originating from the North-East (Issan) region of Thailand. It is popular throughout the country and you will find it at eateries from the very North to the deep South. Traditionally it would be eaten with sticky rice and other Isan favorites such as Som Tum. Watch the video below for Kai's instructions for this recipe. Thanks to Kai for this simple and delicious recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 lb of boneless pork
• 1/4 cup of chopped green onion
• 1/4 cup of toasted ground rice*
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh Thai chili
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh kaffir lime leaf
• 2 tbsp Thai fish sauce
• 1/2 lime
• Mint for garnish and to eat alongside

Preparation

1. Mince the pork (we like Kai's two knife technique though a mincer or food processor will work just as well). But do not chop too finely so that it still retains som texture is better.
2. Add 1/4 cup of water to a hot pan and add the minced pork. Cook for 3 minutes stirring continuously until dry.
3. Add the kaffir lime leaf and the toasted rice. Stir well and turn off the heat. Add chopped green onion.
4. Add chili and fish sauce and stir well.
5. Add 1/2 lime and stir thoroughly once again.
6. Serve on a dish and garnish with more chopped green onion.

Notes: Do not grind up the rice powder too finely, it is better with some texture.

See more authentic Thai recipes for Laab salad:

• Spicy Beef Salad, Laab Neua
• Spicy Chicken Salad, Laab Gai