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Thai Larb Salad

Libby with Lemony Thyme
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lb. ground chicken or pork
  • 1 Tbl. sesame oil
  • 1 shallot finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 Thai or Serrano chili thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 Tbl. lime juice
  • 1 Tbl. fish sauce or more to taste
  • 1 tsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. brown sugar
  • 1 scallion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint & cilantro leaves
  • lettuce cups to serve preferably Boston Bibb
  • garnish with fresh mint and cilantro and lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • Prepare all ingredients and have them ready to add to the dish.
  • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil and swirl pan to coat. Add ground chicken; using a wooden spoon stir breaking up pieces as it cooks. Add in red onion, shallot and chili pepper. Stir fry for an additional minute. Next add the garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce and brown sugar and stir to combine.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the scallion, mint and cilantro.
  • Serve on lettuce cups. Garnish with additional fresh mint and cilantro and lime wedges.