RECIPES OF THAILAND

Thai Chicken Salad Recipe ( Laap )

Also known as 'LAAP', this chicken salad recipe originates from the city of Chiang Mai in north-eastern region of Thailand.

Ingredients :

450 g

1 stalk

3 pieces

4 pieces

4 tablespoons

2 tablespoons

1 tablespoon

2 tablespoons

Minced chicken

Lemon grass, finely chopped (discard the lower 5cm)

Kaffir lime leaves, finely chopped

Fresh red chilies, seeded and chopped

Lime juice

Fish sauce ( Nam Pla)

Roasted ground rice

Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped

Spring onions, chopped

Fresh mint sprigs for garnishing.

Tip: Use glutinous rice for the roasted ground rice. Put rice in wok and dry roast it until golden brown. Remove and grind to powder. When rice is cooled down, store in a glass jar in a cool dry place.

Method :

Heat wok and add in the minced chicken and moisten with a little water. Stir constantly over medium heat for approx 7 - 10 minutes till meat is cooked.
Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl and add the chopped lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, chilies, lime juice, nam pla, ground rice, spring onions and coriander. Mix thoroughly.
Serve the salad in a bowl. Scatter some sliced kaffir lime leaves over the top and garnish with sprigs of mint.