Larb Gai Tod (Fried Chicken Larb Recipe) Recipe
Larb Gai Tod is a vibrant Thai-inspired fried chicken salad packed with bold flavors from lime juice, fish sauce, toasted rice powder, and fresh herbs. This quick and easy recipe combines crispy fried chicken with a tangy, spicy dressing and fresh mint and cilantro, making it a perfect appetizer or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 50 g shallots, thinly sliced
- 250 g fried chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp mint, chopped
For the Dressing
- ½ small lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp toasted rice powder
- 1 tsp dried chili flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Thinly slice the shallots and cut the fried chicken into bite-sized pieces to ensure easy mixing and even flavor distribution.
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, toasted rice powder, and dried chili flakes. Stir well and taste to adjust seasoning for balance between tangy, salty, sweet, and spicy flavors.
- Toss: Add the chicken pieces, shallots, chopped mint, and cilantro to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss everything together until the chicken is evenly coated with the dressing and herbs.
- Serve: Serve the larb immediately while the fried chicken is still slightly warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Use freshly toasted rice powder for authentic texture and flavor in the dressing.
- Adjust dried chili flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- Serve with sticky rice or lettuce cups for a complete meal.
- The fried chicken can be homemade or store-bought for convenience.
Keywords: Larb Gai Tod, Thai fried chicken salad, spicy chicken salad, Thai appetizer, toasted rice powder, lime dressing
