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Thai Raw Beef Salad Recipe (Raw Larb)
Raw larb is a Northeastern Thai raw beef salad recipe featuring raw beef, served with sticky rice for an authentic flavor, ready in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 373 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 10 ounces beef see notes
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon MSG
- 1/2 tablespoon toasted rice powder
- 1.5 teaspoon chili flakes
- 0.35 ounces cilantro
- 0.7 ounces green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 tablespoon beef bile optional
- 2 tablespoons beef blood optional
- 0.35 ounces culantro
- 1.5 ounce intenstines optional
Instructions
- Finely slice the beef intestines into thin pieces.
- Slice the beef against the grain into thin strips, then further cut each strip into paper-thin slices at an angle for maximum tenderness. The goal is to cut the meat finely, not mince it.
- Combine the thinly sliced beef with blood, salt, MSG, fish sauce, Thai chili flakes, toasted rice powder, and beef bile in a mixing bowl. Make sure the salad dressing is well mixed.
- Toss in chopped green onions, cilantro, and mint, then mix gently. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- For the exact measurements, please scroll down to the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Beef: The best cut of beef for law beef larb is one with minimal fat, like tenderloin. They're lean and tender, and absorb the flavors of the salad dressing without overpowering them.
- Ensure your beef is fresh and not processed. If you're not sure about the freshness or quality of the beef, it's better to play it safe and not make dishes like Thai raw beef salad.
Nutrition Information
Calories
373kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
101mg
(34%)
Sodium
1414mg
(59%)
Potassium
517mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1214IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 373kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1414mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 517mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1214IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.