Chicken Lao cuisine South Asian

Laab

by Trini Pepper Sauce May 10, 2026

Laab

Some dishes are all about brightness and balance, and our take on Laab delivers that in every bite. Tender minced meat gets tossed with zesty lime juice, toasted rice powder, and a supply of fresh herbs, delivering a mix that’s tangy, aromatic, and fresh. The subtle (or generous) addition of Trini Pepper Sauce adds to the island flavors that plays beautifully with the classic Laotian recipe. Oh, and another perk- it’s easily prepared in 30 minutes or less.

Ingredients for 2 servings:

2 tbsp of toasted rice
3 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp cilantro
1 tbsp toasted rice powder
1 tbsp dried chili powder
Juice of 2 limes
½ lb ground chicken
1 tsp avocado oil
2 shallots
1 handful of mint
1 handful Thai basil
2 tbsp of rice

Directions:

Toast rice in a non-stick pan, it will take a while, but be patient because once the rice starts to brown, it will burn if you are not carful. Also, we toasted way too much rice in the image above; only two tablespoons of rice were ground.

Grind the toasted rice in a mortar and pestle. This is very physically challenging but will add a nice crunch to the meal.

Cut up the onion, mint, and Thai basil. Set all of this aside for mixing into the final dish.

Pan fry the ground chicken, making sure to break it up to your desired size.

Make the sauce for the lab by combining the Sugar, pepper flakes, fish sauce, and lime juice into a bowl and stir until it is combined.

Combine all of the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Once completely mixed, add the sauce a few tablespoons until the desired taste is achieved. More sauce can be served on the side for those who desire more.

Serve and enjoy

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