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Also known as laab

Laab (; , , ), also spelled larb, laap, larp, or lahb, is a minced meat salad in Lao cuisine. Known for its bold and harmonious flavors, it is often accompanied by sticky rice and green papaya salad.

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Food.name
Laab
Food.image
LaoFood LarbNeua.JPG
Food.image_size
250px
Food.caption
Laab made with cooked beef in Vientiane, Laos
Food.alternate_name
Larb, Lap, Larp, Lahp, Lahb
Food.country
Laos
Food.creator
Lao
Food.type
Salad
Food.main_ingredient
Meat (chicken, beef, duck, turkey, pork, or fish)
Food.variations
Several across the world

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LaoFood LarbNeua.JPG
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  • History
  • Types
  • Lao style
  • Tai Nyuan/Lan Na style
  • Health risks of consuming raw
  • See also
  • References
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Laab (; , , ), also spelled larb, laap, larp, or lahb, is a minced meat salad in Lao cuisine. Known for its bold and harmonious flavors, it is often accompanied by sticky rice and green papaya salad.

Laab features minced meat, often pork, chicken, beef, duck, or fish, seasoned with lime juice, fish sauce, roasted ground rice, and fresh herbs like mint, with chili often added for heat.

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