Lao Laab Gai

For a speedy model of this spicy and tart Lao hen dish, chef Thip Athakhanh requires shredded rotisserie hen. Served as a chilly important course, the salad accommodates cilantro, mint, lemongrass, purple onion, and a laab seasoning combine that features toasted rice powder with nutty notes.

What’s the easiest way to shred a cooked rotisserie hen?

One of the simplest ways to shred hen is to tug it into items utilizing your hand or two forks — one to carry the meat regular and the opposite to tear it into smaller items. You may as well shortly shred cooked hen in a stand mixer utilizing a paddle attachment.

Shred the meat whereas the hen remains to be heat (however not sizzling) for the best shredding.

If I wish to prepare dinner hen as an alternative of utilizing rotisserie, how a lot uncooked hen ought to I get?

Plan on shopping for about ¾ to 1 pound of boneless meat.

Notes from the Meals & Wine Take a look at Kitchen

Discover laab seasoning powder (comparable to Lobo Laab-Namtok Seasoning Combine) at Asian grocers or on-line at siamstore.us.

Advised pairing

A aromatic Australian Riesling, like Pewsey Vale Dry Riesling, properly enhances this main-dish salad.

Make forward

Whereas greatest served instantly, the laab could be saved in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as two days.