Laab, also known as Larb and Laap, is a northeastern food. It usually eaten as a part of a set (laab, papaya salad and sticky rice.) The set is accompanied by string beans, sliver of cabbage, water spinach and Thai basil. It can be served as an appetizer. It can also be served as a main course along with other non-northeastern food.

There are variations of laab, duck laab, chicken laab.

1-2 Servings

• 1 tablespoon toasted rice smashed
• 1/4 shallot, thinly sliced
• 1-2 limes
• 1/2 lbs ground pork
• 2 chilli sliced
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 5 sprigs cilantro, sliced
• 3 sprigs spearmint
• 1 green onion, sliced