salad
Larb
ลาบ
Medium
Larb is a minced meat salad from Isaan and Laos, dressed with toasted rice powder, lime, fish sauce, and plenty of dried chilli. It's eaten warm, served with sticky rice, and is one of the most flavourful dishes in northern and northeastern Thai cuisine.
Key Ingredients
- minced pork or chicken
- toasted rice powder
- fresh mint
- dried chilli
- lime juice
Where to Try It
Isaan restaurants in Bangkok or any restaurant in Chiang Mai — larb moo (pork) is the most popular version.
Tips
- Ask for 'larb kua' for a drier, more intensely spiced northern Thai version.
- Toasted rice powder is the secret ingredient — it adds crunch and a nutty aroma.