Laab - Thai Minced Meat Salad

Laab is a traditional meat salad from the Isan region and Laos. Minced meat is briefly stir-fried and tossed with lime juice, fish sauce and chilli.

A signature ingredient is toasted rice powder, which adds a nutty flavour and crunchy texture. Mint, shallots and coriander are folded in. Laab is served with sticky rice and fresh vegetables. There is also a raw version called laab dib.