Larb Gai - Spicy Thai Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, minced in food processor (do not sub ground chicken, it is too fatty!)
• 1 tablespoon roasted rice powder (available in Asian markets or you can make your own by roasting raw rice in a dry skillet till brown)
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 spring onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
• 3 tablespoons chopped mint leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic and red chile paste
• thinly sliced cabbage or lettuce, for serving
• fresh cilantro stem, for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Heat nonstick skillet over medium heat, no oil necessary.

2. 2

   Add chicken, stir until cooked through.

3. 3

   Remove from heat, drain excess liquid.

4. 4

   Add fish sauce and lime juice.

5. 5

   Toss all together with cilantro, onion, shallots, mint, cayenne, rice powder, and ground chile/garlic paste.

6. 6

   Adjust seasoning to taste.

7. 7

   Serve immediately over lettuce leaves or thinly sliced cabbage.

8. 8

   Garnish with cilantro sprigs.