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Turkey Larb

This is the unofficial national dish of Laos and after you try it you'll know why it's so popular!

Time
20 minutes
Serves
4
Calories
290

Ingredients

  • 500g turkey mince
  • 1 red chilli, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/3 cup coriander, chopped
  • 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 lebanese cucumber (160g), diced
  • 1⁄4 cup shallots, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp peanut oil
  • 40g chopped peanuts

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat. Add the mince and chilli and cook, breaking up the mince for 5 minutes or until the mince changes colour then turn the heat off.
  2. Combine the lime juice, fish sauce, lemon zest and sugar in a small bowl. Add to the mince mixture.
  3. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, nuts, shallots, coriander and mint. Gently toss to combine.