Dove Larb – The Pedernal Project

Name: Dove Larb – The Pedernal Project
Ingredients: 4 tbsp rice; 2 lime leaves (optional); 4-8 dried hot chiles such as bird’s eye or chile de arbol, depending on spice level; Juice of 8 Mexican or Key limes (about 6 tbsp); 2 tsp sugar; 12-16 ounces dove breasts, ground or finely chopped (about 12-15 birds); 1 tbsp fish sauce; 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced (or use 1 medium red onion); 1 cup cilantro leaves; 1 cup mint leaves; Steamed or sticky rice for serving; Fresh vegetables like cucumber, long beans, green cabbage and/or lettuce, for serving

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“Meat salad” is an oft-used descriptor for Larb (sometimes spelled Laab or Laap), and that’s apt. Ground meat - often pork or chicken - is lightly cooked, dressed with lime juice and tossed...

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Ingredients

4 tbsp rice
2 lime leaves (optional)
4-8 dried hot chiles such as bird’s eye or chile de arbol, depending on spice level
Juice of 8 Mexican or Key limes (about 6 tbsp)
2 tsp sugar
12-16 ounces dove breasts, ground or finely chopped (about 12-15 birds)
1 tbsp fish sauce
3 medium shallots, thinly sliced (or use 1 medium red onion)
1 cup cilantro leaves
1 cup mint leaves
Steamed or sticky rice for serving
Fresh vegetables like cucumber, long beans, green cabbage and/or lettuce, for serving