What is larb?

Larb · Lao

Lao and Thai minced meat salad with lime, fish sauce, chili, toasted rice powder and lots of fresh herbs.

What it tastes like

Tangy, salty, spicy and herbal, with a nutty crunch from the toasted rice. Bright and punchy, not leafy.

Where you’ll see it

Thai and Lao restaurants with chicken, pork, beef, duck or tofu, usually with sticky rice and raw vegetables.

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