Larb Gai Cups turn the bold flavors of Thai minced chicken salad into a crisp hand held appetizer served in fresh lettuce leaves. The filling is savory, citrusy, herbal, and lightly spicy, while the lettuce adds clean crunch and freshness. πΏ
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Juicy minced chicken, lime, herbs, and chili tucked into crisp lettuce cups create a Thai appetizer that feels bright, bold, and instantly addictive. πΆοΈ
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Chicken filling
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π 400 g ground chicken (14 oz)
π§ 60 g shallots, finely sliced (Β½ cup / 2.1 oz)
πΏ 20 g cilantro leaves, chopped (β cup / 0.7 oz)
πΏ 15 g mint leaves, chopped (ΒΌ cup / 0.5 oz)
π§ 40 g scallions, sliced (β cup / 1.4 oz)
πΆοΈ 6 g red chili, finely sliced (1β2 chilies / 0.2 oz)
πΎ 15 g toasted rice powder (1Β½ tbsp / 0.5 oz)
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Seasoning
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π₯£ 25 ml fish sauce (1Β½ tbsp / 0.85 fl oz)
π 30 ml lime juice (2 tbsp / 1 fl oz)
π¬ 8 g palm sugar (2 tsp / 0.28 oz)
π§ 30 ml water (2 tbsp / 1 fl oz)
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For serving
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π₯¬ 12 small lettuce leaves
π 2 lime wedges
Preparation
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Total Time
π Prep: 15 min
π₯ Cook/Bake: 7 min
π Rest: 0 min
β° Total: 22 min
Nutritional Value
π₯ Calories: ~180 kcal
πͺ Protein: ~18 g
πΎ Carbohydrates: ~5 g
π§ Fat: ~9 g
π₯ Fiber: ~1 g
π₯ 180 kcalπͺ 18 g proteinπ 5 g carbsπ§ 9 g fatπΎ 1 g fiber
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Advice
Add the herbs only after the heat is off so the filling keeps its fresh Thai aroma instead of tasting dull. πΏ
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Why it works π‘
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The warm savory chicken contrasts perfectly with cold crisp lettuce, while lime, fish sauce, chili, and herbs create the sharp balance that makes larb so alive. π
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Twist πΆοΈ
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Add 60 g finely diced cucumber (Β½ cup / 2.1 oz) for extra crunch and a cooler bite against the heat. π₯
Status
Savory chicken, fresh herbs, and crisp lettuce make these Thai appetizer cups bright, juicy, and full of bold flavor. π₯¬πΆοΈ
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