(Skip this step if using pre-made toasted rice powder.) To make the toasted rice, add about 2 tablespoons of sweet sticky rice grains to a pan over medium heat. Toast until the grains have some color to them and become fragrant. Then add to a spice grinder and grind. If you don't have a spice grinder you can use a blender and then pour the rice through a strainer to remove any large pieces that may not have gotten blended. You want to end up with a fine powder.
Cook the ground chicken in a non-stick skillet with no oil. Cook thoroughly and keep the juices in the pan. If using Chicken breast add about 1/4 cup of water to make it less dry.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove from heat and stir in sliced red onions. The residual heat will wilt the onions.
Then add the toasted rice powder, lime juice, fish sauce, and Thai chili flakes. Taste it and add more lime, fish sauce, or chili if needed.
Finish by adding whole mint leaves and cilantro leaves. Serve with lettuce leaves, cucumbers, and or a side of rice.
Notes
Leftover Laab can be stored in the refrigerator up to 2 days and eaten cold or reheated slightly on the stove. Just keep in mind the herbs will be wilted.To meal prep cook the ground chicken and store the herbs in one container, and the dressing in another. Then assemble before eating.Video on how to make toasted rice powder can be found Here.Recipe for Sticky RiceMore Thai Salads:Papaya SaladYum Woon SenCrying Tiger
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