Smoky Thai Larb
A spicy, sour, and sweet take on the classic Thai dish, with a smoky twist from the use of chipotle peppers.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground Meat
- ●2 peppers Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
- ●1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
- ●2 tablespoons Palm Sugar
- ●2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
- ●2 tablespoons Lime Juice
- ●1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- ●2 peppers Thai Red Chili Peppers
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●1/4 cup Mint Leaves
Instructions
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1. In a blender or food processor, combine chipotle peppers, garlic, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce. Blend until smooth.
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2. In a large pan or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat.
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3. Add the blended chipotle mixture to the pan and cook for 1 minute.
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4. Add the ground meat to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
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5. Add the palm sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, and rice vinegar to the pan and stir to combine.
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6. Add the Thai red chili peppers to the pan and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
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7. Stir in the fresh cilantro and mint leaves.
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8. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
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9. Serve the larb hot, garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
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10. Serve with steamed rice or noodles if desired.