Thai Spicy Ground Duck Salad or Laab Ped. Laap means good fortune. This version using duck is a specialty from
around Ubon Rachathani but you can use minced chicken instead of duck. Laap is served with raw vegetables such as snake beans, cabbage, and firm, crisp lettuce.
ingredients
SERVES 4:
1 tablespoon jasmine rice
280 g (10 oz) minced (ground) duck
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 lemon grass stalks, white part only, thinly sliced
50 g (2 oz) Asian shallots, thinly sliced
5 makrut (kaffir) lime leaves, thinly sliced
5 spring onions (scallions), finely chopped
¼–½ teaspoon roasted chilli powder, according to taste
a few lettuce leaves
a few mint leaves, for garnish
raw vegetables such as snake (yard-long) beans, cut into lengths, cucumber slices, thin wedges of cabbage, halved baby tomatoes, to serve
instructions
Preparation of Rice Powder:
Dry-frying the Rice:
In a small pan, dry-fry the rice over medium heat.
Shake the pan to move the rice around for 6–8 minutes, or until the rice is brown.
Using a pestle and mortar or a small blender, pound or blend the rice until it almost forms a powder.
Preparation of Duck:
Cooking the Duck:
In a saucepan or wok, cook the duck with the lime juice and fish sauce over high heat.
Crumble and break the duck until the meat has separated into small pieces.
Cook until light brown and dry, then remove from the heat.
Assembling the Salad:
Adding the Rice Powder and Seasonings:
Add the rice powder, lemon grass, shallots, lime leaves, spring onions, and chilli powder to the duck and stir together.
Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Plating the Salad:
Line a serving plate with lettuce leaves.
Spoon the duck mixture over the lettuce leaves.
Garnish with mint leaves.
Arrange the raw vegetables on a separate plate.
Serve the duck salad immediately and enjoy!
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tips
Here are some tips to make a delicious Thai Spicy Ground Duck Salad (Laab Ped):
Use good quality duck: Use ground duck that is fresh and of good quality for the best flavor. If possible, use ground duck that has a higher fat content, as it will be more flavorful and juicy.
Adjust the heat: The chilli powder in this recipe gives the salad its signature heat. Adjust the amount of chilli powder to your liking. You can also use fresh chillies or chilli flakes instead of chilli powder if you prefer.
Toast the rice: Toasting the rice gives it a nutty flavor and enhances the overall flavor of the salad. Make sure to stir the rice frequently while toasting it to prevent it from burning.
Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs such as mint and lime leaves are an important part of this salad. Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
Serve with raw vegetables: This salad is traditionally served with raw vegetables such as snake beans, cucumber, cabbage, and halved baby tomatoes. Use your favorite raw vegetables for a crunchy texture and fresh flavor.
Adjust the seasoning: Taste the duck mixture and adjust the seasoning to your liking. If it’s too sour, add a little more sugar. If it’s too sweet, add a little more lime juice. If it’s too spicy, add a little more sugar.
Serve immediately: This salad is best served immediately after mixing the ingredients together. If you make it ahead of time, the flavors will intensify and the salad may become too salty.
nutritions
Here is an estimate of the nutrition and calories in Thai Spicy Ground Duck Salad (Laab Ped) based on the ingredients listed:
Serving Size: 1 serving (4 total)
Calories: Approximately 200-225 calories per serving
Total Fat: 12-15 g
Saturated Fat: 4-5 g
Cholesterol: Approximately 75 mg
Sodium: Approximately 550-650 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 15-18 g
Dietary Fiber: 2-3 g
Sugar: 3-4 g
Protein: 15-18 g
Note: These values are an estimate and may vary depending on the specific brands and quantities of ingredients used.
substitution
If you are unable to find certain ingredients for Thai Spicy Ground Duck Salad (Laab Ped), here are some possible substitutions:
Ground duck: If you can’t find ground duck, you can use ground chicken, turkey, or pork as a substitute. However, the flavor will be slightly different.
Jasmine rice: If you can’t find jasmine rice, you can use long-grain white rice as a substitute.
Fish sauce: If you can’t find fish sauce, you can use soy sauce as a substitute. However, be aware that soy sauce has a more intense flavor, so use it sparingly.
Lemon grass: If you can’t find lemon grass, you can use lemongrass paste or zest from a lemon as a substitute.
Makrut (kaffir) lime leaves: If you can’t find makrut lime leaves, you can use the zest from a lime as a substitute.
Spring onions: If you can’t find spring onions, you can use regular onions or green onions as a substitute.
Roasted chilli powder: If you can’t find roasted chilli powder, you can use regular chilli powder or fresh chillies as a substitute.
Lettuce leaves: If you can’t find lettuce leaves, you can use other types of greens such as spinach or kale as a substitute.
Mint leaves: If you can’t find mint leaves, you can use basil or cilantro as a substitute.
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