larb moo

Thailand · Southeast Asia

Short description: A bright minced-pork salad balances sour, salty, spicy, herbal, and nutty notes in one room-temperature plate.
Ingredients: Minced pork is tossed with lime juice, fish sauce, roasted rice powder, shallot, chile, mint, cilantro, and scallions.
Cultural note: The dish sits in a shared river-region food tradition where sticky rice, fresh herbs, and minced meat make a meal feel complete.
Common misconception: It is not a leafy green salad; the chopped meat and toasted rice powder carry the texture.

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