Larb

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Larb (Thai: ลาบ) or Laap or Larp or Laab is a type of Thai/Lao meat salad. It is most often made with chicken, beef, duck or pork , flavored with fish sauce and lime. Larb made with duck, turkey or fish is also popular. The meat can be either raw or cooked; it is minced and mixed with chilli, mint and, optionally, assorted vegetables. The dish is served at room temperature and usually with a serving of sticky rice. A common Thai variation is neu-ah nam tok ("waterfall beef"), in which beef is cut into thin strips instead of using ground beef.

Laap is the unofficial National Dish of Laos and is also very popular in Thailand.

There is also a variant from Northern Thailand which does not use lime or fish sauce, but rather other local condiments for flavor and seasoning.

[edit] External links

• Larb Recipe
• Chicken Larb Recipe
• Beef Larb Recipe

[edit] See also

• Cuisine of Laos