Comments on: Larp (larb gai, Thai/Laos chicken salad)

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 00:36:35 +0000

In reply to som sai. Thanks for your comment, yes indeed so many traditional recipes like this have a number of variations. Always fun to explore and figure out what suits your tastes best!

By: som sai

som sai — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 22:48:39 +0000

Laap can be made many different ways. One variation uses padek instead of the chicken stock to make things wetter, you can then also skip the fish sauce. I like the dried chillies you mention but many use fresh, also kaffir lime which I don't like much at all. About the ground chicken vs chopping. I think the chopping gives it a different texture and flavor, no harm in dicing up the chicken skin also and stir frying that in the pan first with chopped liver/gizzard. It's said that the sound of the knife chopping is distinctive, and everyone who hears it knows that family has meat for dinner. Notice I use the long A spelling? There is no R in spoken Lao, nor in written Lao after the revolution when silent things were tossed to simplify literacy. Long comment LOL, as they say in Lao, Soon Saap! (bon appetit)

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 08 May 2015 12:25:24 +0000

In reply to Stef. I can imagine, Stef (in fact, I'll need to look up Delilah's to see where it is, as I might have been there too!)

By: Stef

Stef — Wed, 06 May 2015 19:47:23 +0000

YUMMY! I also fell in love with this meal while travelling around Laos! I think I had my favourite one in a sweet little cafe called Delilahs in Luang Prabang. Reading this post brought back so many memories and made me want to go back and eat this again!

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 04 May 2015 19:07:34 +0000

In reply to Julia. Thanks, Julia, it was a great place to visit but I bet Vietnam must have been fascinating to live in, too. I hope you get a chance to try making this and like it!

By: Julia

Julia — Sat, 02 May 2015 04:11:41 +0000

I would love to make this salad! Thanks for the recipe! I lived in Vietnam for several years, but never made it over to Laos. How neat that you honeymooned there!

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Sat, 02 May 2015 00:10:15 +0000

In reply to Bobbi from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen. Thanks, Bobbi, it is so tasty. I might have to make it again soon!

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Sat, 02 May 2015 00:09:48 +0000

In reply to Joy | The Joyful Foodie. Maybe it wasn't such a bad idea :) Well now you know what larp is, Joy, and I hope you like it. Let me know!

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Sat, 02 May 2015 00:08:27 +0000

In reply to Frank Mosher. Thanks, Frank, I think it varies a lot. It has maybe become more common as that spelling here, but I think I saw it as much both ways in Laos, if not more as larp. Either way, it's still a tasty dish!

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Sat, 02 May 2015 00:06:02 +0000

In reply to Christie. Thanks, Christie. It's always great when you rediscover things, hopefully you like this one as well!

By: Bobbi from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

Bobbi from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 22:58:23 +0000

I love larp and your looks delicious!!

By: Joy | The Joyful Foodie

Joy | The Joyful Foodie — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 17:55:53 +0000

Funny that you say it's not normal to take a cooking class on your honeymoon because as soon as I read that, I felt so jealous and wish I had done the same on mine! I always see larp on menus and never ordered it because I didn't know what it was. I can't wait to try making it myself!

By: Frank Mosher

Frank Mosher — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 15:58:49 +0000

With all due respect, the dish is more commonly referred to as Larb. Good recipe.

By: Christie

Christie — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 17:23:12 +0000

I am loving this salad. It reminds me of a salad I had years ago in a Thai restaurant. Now I can enjoy it again.

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 00:06:51 +0000

In reply to Caroline @ Shrinking Single. Thanks, Caroline, I agree it's a great dish!

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 00:05:41 +0000

In reply to Sue. Yes, Sue, it's sometimes translated as larp, sometimes as larb, but either way it's a great tasting dish and agree, I could eat lots of it!

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 00:03:49 +0000

In reply to Valerie Cathell Clark. Thanks, Valerie, yes there are some great flavors in there. I hope you get the chance to try it and enjoy!

By: Caroline @ Shrinking Single

Caroline @ Shrinking Single — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 01:24:41 +0000

Good larp is such a special treat. It is amazing how it so full of flavour yet delicate at the same time. Love the recipe!

By: Sue

Sue — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 01:22:04 +0000

I know this as larb but it still looks wonderful! I could probably eat it all day long.

By: Valerie Cathell Clark

Valerie Cathell Clark — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 17:37:51 +0000

This chicken salad is on my list now! It looks wonderful and I love the flavors you've used! {cilantro!}

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 12:49:04 +0000

In reply to Renee. Thanks, Renee, that's so kind! It really does have some fantastic flavors, and is great for warmer days.

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 12:48:27 +0000

In reply to Liz. Thanks, Liz, yes the name isn't exactly a giveaway (nor really hint at how delicious it is!).

By: Renee

Renee — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 11:16:40 +0000

I couldn't wait to see this recipe. I'm so thrilled you shared a recipe from Laos and I can't wait to try it. What incredible flavors in it.

By: Liz

Liz — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 11:16:20 +0000

I'd forgotten what larp was, but now that I've seen your terrific recipe, it will be etched in my mind!!!