Description
A signature Isan minced pork salad. Highly aromatic from fresh mint and cilantro, with a distinct nutty crunch from toasted ground rice (Khao Khua).
Restaurants serving Larb Moo
Researching
We are researching restaurants that serve this dish.
On this site you can check dictionary details and, later, places to buy or eat related items.
The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Minced pork
- Khao Khua(Toasted rice powder)
- Mint
- Red onion
- Chili flakes/Lime
Instructions
- Cook minced pork in a splash of water/oil.
- Add lots of red onion, mint, cilantro.
- Toss with toasted rice powder, fish sauce, lime, chili flakes.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Khao Khua(Toasted rice powder)
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Minced pork, Crushed peanuts (rice sub)
Pairing
Khao Niao (Sticky rice) / Raw cabbage
Trivia
[Difference] Unlike stir-fried Pad Krapow, Larb is a 'boiled and tossed salad'. The defining flavor is the nuttiness of 'Khao Khua' (toasted rice powder).
Eating tips & etiquette
Pinch sticky rice by hand and eat it with the Larb. Bite into raw cabbage or long beans to cool the heat.
Allergen
Pork, Fish