Best 5 Slow Carb Larb Gai Recipes

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Slow carb larb gai is a delicious and healthy Thai dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is made with minced chicken, herbs, spices, and vegetables, and is served with a refreshing lime dressing. Larb gai is typically made with sticky rice, but this slow carb version uses cauliflower rice instead, making it a healthier and more nutritious option. This dish is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-CARB LARB GAI



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Spicy, tangy, salty, and delicious! Can be served hot or cold depending on your preference.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Asian Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground chicken
¼ cup ground peanuts
3 tablespoons red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons minced ginger
salt
1 ½ cups lime juice
¼ cup fish sauce
¼ cup finely chopped mint
¼ cup finely chopped Thai basil
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated, or more to taste
1 cucumber - halved, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

  • Cook ground chicken in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly to break it into small crumbles, about 5 minutes. Stir in peanuts, red pepper flakes, ginger, and salt. Add lime juice and fish sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates and chicken appears dry, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken mixture to a large bowl. Fold in mint, basil, and cilantro. Spoon mixture into individual butter lettuce leaves and top with cucumber.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 87.8 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 38.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 909.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

LARB GAI



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Larb gai (Thai chicken salad) is a dish made with ground chicken, chiles, mint and basil. Serve as a main dish or as an appetizer in lettuce cups. For a heartier version, serve it with rice. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground chicken
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 green or red fresh chiles, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
Hot cooked sticky rice
Boston lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, breaking it into crumbles; drain. In the same skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallots and chiles; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the cooked chicken, lime juice, fish sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar and Sriracha. Cook and stir until heated through. Stir in cilantro and mint. Serve with rice and, if desired, lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SLOW-CARB LARB GAI



Slow-Carb Larb Gai image

Spicy, tangy, salty, and delicious! Can be served hot or cold depending on your preference.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Asian Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground chicken
¼ cup ground peanuts
3 tablespoons red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons minced ginger
salt
1 ½ cups lime juice
¼ cup fish sauce
¼ cup finely chopped mint
¼ cup finely chopped Thai basil
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated, or more to taste
1 cucumber - halved, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

  • Cook ground chicken in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly to break it into small crumbles, about 5 minutes. Stir in peanuts, red pepper flakes, ginger, and salt. Add lime juice and fish sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates and chicken appears dry, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken mixture to a large bowl. Fold in mint, basil, and cilantro. Spoon mixture into individual butter lettuce leaves and top with cucumber.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 87.8 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 38.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 909.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

SLOW-CARB LARB GAI



Slow-Carb Larb Gai image

Spicy, tangy, salty, and delicious! Can be served hot or cold depending on your preference.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Asian Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground chicken
¼ cup ground peanuts
3 tablespoons red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons minced ginger
salt
1 ½ cups lime juice
¼ cup fish sauce
¼ cup finely chopped mint
¼ cup finely chopped Thai basil
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated, or more to taste
1 cucumber - halved, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

  • Cook ground chicken in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly to break it into small crumbles, about 5 minutes. Stir in peanuts, red pepper flakes, ginger, and salt. Add lime juice and fish sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates and chicken appears dry, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken mixture to a large bowl. Fold in mint, basil, and cilantro. Spoon mixture into individual butter lettuce leaves and top with cucumber.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 87.8 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 38.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 909.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

SLOW-CARB LARB GAI



Slow-Carb Larb Gai image

Spicy, tangy, salty, and delicious! Can be served hot or cold depending on your preference.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Asian Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground chicken
¼ cup ground peanuts
3 tablespoons red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons minced ginger
salt
1 ½ cups lime juice
¼ cup fish sauce
¼ cup finely chopped mint
¼ cup finely chopped Thai basil
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated, or more to taste
1 cucumber - halved, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

  • Cook ground chicken in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly to break it into small crumbles, about 5 minutes. Stir in peanuts, red pepper flakes, ginger, and salt. Add lime juice and fish sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates and chicken appears dry, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken mixture to a large bowl. Fold in mint, basil, and cilantro. Spoon mixture into individual butter lettuce leaves and top with cucumber.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 87.8 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 38.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 909.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you can't find galangal, you can substitute ginger.
  • Be careful not to overcook the chicken, or it will become tough.
  • If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can use a food processor to grind the spices.
  • Serve the larb gai with jasmine rice, sticky rice, or your favorite low-carb side dish.

Conclusion:

Larb gai is a delicious and healthy Thai dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is made with ground chicken, herbs, spices, and a tangy dressing. This slow-carb version of larb gai is made with cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice, making it a great option for those on a low-carb diet. It is also a good source of protein and healthy fats. Enjoy!

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