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Larb gai

From the video “Laab Gai - Spicy Chicken Salad Recipe - Hot Thai Kitchen!” by Pailin's Kitchen. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Pailin's Kitchen. Steps are in our own words.

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Medium

Total time: ~10 min
Serves: ~2
Cost: ~$6.70*
Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients: 18

Ingredients

No pork

May contain fish

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The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$13.40*for the batch in the video

~$6.70*per serving

You save about ~$10.30* per serving (61% less*) than ordering it out — ~$20.60* for ~2 portions.

Cook it~$6.70*

Order out~$17*

Order out = a typical Ontario Southeast Asian restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

5 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 11 predicted from typical costs · not priced: raw sticky rice, kaffir lime leaf, dark meat chicken, white meat chicken, toasted rice powder, sawtooth coriander

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 5 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Southeast Asian restaurant plate at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

3 Tbspraw sticky ricestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1kaffir lime leafstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
150 gdark meat chickenstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
150 gwhite meat chickenstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
a couple tablespoonswatershown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
1 tspfish saucestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
thinly sliced shallotsshallotshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
1 Tbsp + 1 tspfish saucestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 Tbsp + 1 tspfish saucestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 Tbsplime juicestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2-3 Tbsptoasted rice powderstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
to tasteroasted chili powderstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 green oniongreen onionstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
4-5 leavessawtooth corianderstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
fresh vegetableslettuceestimated: Estimated: the video doesn't give this amount, so it's our model's best guess. Check it against the video.
mintmintshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
dry chiliesdry chilishown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
crispy chicken skincrispy chicken skinshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.

stated said or written in the video · shown seen in the video · estimated our guess (1 here)

Nutrition & health

Not estimated: no amount for the main ingredient (crispy chicken skin).

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Equipment

pan
mortar and pestle
cleaver
cutting board
wooden spatula

What the video didn’t say

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total preparation and cooking time
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Larb gai

What makes Pailin's Kitchen's Larb gai recipe and technique special?

Pailin's Kitchen's take on Larb gai focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Thai & Southeast Asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Overcooking chicken makes it dry; cook just until done, no longer. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Larb gai at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Larb gai recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Larb gai ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Larb gai can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Pailin's Kitchen's Larb gai?

This recipe utilizes approximately 18 ingredients across 11 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Larb gai?

The official cooking video by Pailin's Kitchen is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.

Larb gai

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