Larb Ped

Larb Ped is a vibrant and zesty Thai salad featuring minced duck mixed with fresh herbs and spices, making it a flavorful low-carb dish. Perfectly balanced with the heat of chili and the tartness of lime, this salad is both refreshing and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Duck breast - 300 grams
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Shallots - 2, thinly sliced
• Fresh mint leaves - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Cilantro leaves - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Toasted rice powder - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2, sliced
• Lettuce leaves - for serving

Steps

1. 1. Begin by cooking the duck breast. Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the duck breast skin-side down. Cook for about 6-8 minutes until the skin is crispy, then flip and cook for an additional 4-6 minutes until cooked through. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before finely chopping.
2. 2. In a bowl, combine lime juice, fish sauce, chili flakes, and toasted rice powder to create the dressing.
3. 3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped duck, shallots, mint, cilantro, and green onions.
4. 4. Pour the dressing over the duck mixture and toss well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
5. 5. Serve the larb ped on a bed of lettuce leaves, garnishing with additional herbs if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein which helps in muscle building and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from duck which are essential for hormone production.

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