LARB GAI NIKKI-STYLE

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Bad haircuts make me crazy. Literally. I turn into a 3-year-old, crying, sniffling, ranting things like, 'My hair will never grow back!' So, when I met Nikki over a decade ago, I've stuck to her like how Bon Jovi groupies have stuck to the oh so fab Jon. On my recent visit with Nikki, I learned that not only is she an ace stylist, she apparently is the keeper of Thai cooking secrets. I'm usually dozing when Nikki is doing her hair magic... the reason why I didn't know this sooner. Anyway, Nikki shared her mom's ground chicken cooking technique for Larb Gai. Hope you enjoy it.

Provided by yobodish

Categories     Salad

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 lemons, juiced
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons fish sauce, or more to taste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 pound ground turkey
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup water to cover
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 carrot, shredded
½ cup coarsely chopped chestnuts
3 Thai chile peppers, sliced
3 green onions, sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
⅓ cup chopped fresh Thai basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons toasted rice powder
2 tablespoons Thai chile flakes

Steps:

  • Whisk lemon juice, lime juice, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cayenne, and lemon zest together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
  • Spread ground turkey in a thin layer in a arge skillet; add garlic. Pour enough water into the skillet to cover the turkey; bring to a boil. Cook and stir turkey mixture, breaking the meat apart with a fork, until turkey is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain liquid and transfer turkey to a large glass bowl.
  • Mix red onion, carrot, chestnuts, Thai chile peppers, green onions, mint, basil, and cilantro into turkey until well combined. Refrigerate mixture until chilled, about 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle rice powder and Thai chile flakes over turkey mixture and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 83.6 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 630.5 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

ZaidaMabel CruzTurcios
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This larb gai was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. It was the perfect meal for a warm summer night.


Ahmed Taher
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This larb gai was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more fish sauce and lime juice next time.


LyttleTom07 R
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This larb gai was amazing! The flavors were perfect, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mr Sanan
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This larb gai was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll use less chili peppers next time.


mabel oyinbo
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I've been making this larb gai for years, and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy.


ugjfhhf khin
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This larb gai was a little too sour for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. Next time, I'll use less lime juice.


Fae Mercury
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This larb gai was so easy to make, and it tasted amazing! I will definitely be making it again soon.


Andrena
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I'm not a huge fan of larb gai, but this recipe was actually pretty good. I would definitely make it again.


Ellen Regalado
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This is my go-to larb gai recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Yikezzxoppax Aa
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I made this larb gai for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Madina Nante
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This larb gai is the perfect summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and full of flavor.


Qadeer Official
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I was disappointed with this larb gai. The flavors were bland, and the chicken was dry.


salisu Aliyu
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This larb gai was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. Next time, I'll use less chili peppers.


Abdul Hakim
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I love the addition of peanuts and crispy shallots to this larb gai. It gives it a nice crunch and texture.


Nkosana Ncube
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This was my first time making larb gai, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was packed with flavor.


Zahid Zain
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I've made this larb gai several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves really give it a unique flavor.


Godstime Black
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This larb gai recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were bold and balanced, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.