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Crispy Larb Moo with Cucumber & Cabbage

Thai fried minced pork patties with a bright, tangy lime-chili sauce, served over crisp cucumber and cabbage. Ready in 20 minutes with maximum crunch and flavor.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
28g
Crispy Larb Moo with Cucumber & Cabbage
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Ingredients

  • ½ lb ground pork
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 whole Thai red chili, sliced thin (or 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes)
  • 1 whole shallot, minced
  • 1 whole cucumber, sliced into spears
  • 2 cups cabbage leaves (or shredded)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.

  2. 2

    Add ground pork, breaking it into small clumps with a spoon, and cook until no pink remains, 6–7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in minced shallot and sliced chili, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and fish sauce until fully combined.

  5. 5

    Arrange cabbage leaves and cucumber spears on a plate, then spoon the warm larb moo over the top.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately while the pork is still hot and the vegetables stay crisp.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • serving plate

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