Larb Gai (Thai Chicken Salad)

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 1 shallot
• 2 red chili
• 2 tbsp toasted rice powder
• 3 green onions
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro(optional)
• 8 butter lettuce leaves
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Toast uncooked rice in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, then grind to a coarse powder (or use pre-made toasted rice powder).

2. 2

   Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to low. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and sliced chilies; simmer 1-2 minutes so the chicken absorbs the flavors.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and stir in thinly sliced shallot, green onions, mint, cilantro, and toasted rice powder.

5. 5

   Spoon the larb into lettuce cups and serve immediately.