This easy Keto Larb recipe is so delicious and perfect for a low-carb diet! It's also super customizable so read through the post to learn how to create your own!
First, you may be asking "What IS Larb?"
Larb is a "meat salad" of sorts. You can use practically any type of meat but we've used pork in this recipe. We've also had it made with pork, chicken skin, chicken liver, and other organs you think would be disgusting but actually tastes amazing. If you're that adventurous feel free to throw some organ meats in this recipe for an added nutritional boost!
For a plant-based option, tofu works great!
Along with your chosen protein, you'll also be adding in some red and green onion, cilantro, mint, lime, red chili flakes, shallot, garlic, and fish sauce (or plant-based fish sauce if desired). The result is one flavorful salad that's low carb, keto, and all-around great.
How to serve Keto Larb
We like to serve the salad with some lettuce cups, butter lettuce is a favorite but iceberg or romaine work just as well, and also some sliced cucumber. A few extra wedges of lime never hurts either.
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Keto Larb
Ingredients
- 1 lb minced or ground meat pork is a favorite but you can use chicken, turkey, and/or organ meats or tofu for plant-based
- ½ onion
- 2 shallots
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 green onions cut into 1″ pieces
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce plant-based if desired
- 1 tablespoon red chili flakes
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar-free sweetener
- Herbs for topping mint and cilantro
- Lettuce cups and sliced cucumbers for serving
Instructions
- Place the meat, onion, shallot, and garlic in a food processor and pulse until the meat is finely minced.
- In a small bowl whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, chili flakes, and Swerve. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the meat mixture and cook about 6-7 minutes until the meat turns golden brown. Add in the green onions and cook a minute longer. Pour the sauce over the mixture and stir to coat. Let carmelize for 1-2 minutes. Taste for salt and add a pinch if needed.
- To serve top with minced herbs and serve with lettuce cups and sliced cucumbers.
Genevieve says
I don't understand where or when to "add in the green onions" Saute in the pan? In the sauce? Please clarify. Thanks!
Alex Lester says
That is confusing isn't it? Sorry about that! You should add in the green onions just before the sauce. Updating the recipe now.
Claire says
What is Swerve?
Alex Lester says
Swerve is the brand name of the erythritol sweetener I use.
https://swervesweet.com/about/whats-swerve-made-of
Alison says
This recipe was absolutely fantastic!
Denise says
Is that ONE pound of meat? It doesn't specify.
Alex Lester says
Yes, it's one lb. Sorry about that typo!
Andrea says
Love this recipe but I'm confused between onion, shallots and green onions. Can you provide a picture or a description as Australia some onions have different names...much appreciated
Cast Iron Keto says
Hi Andrea, this post may help.
Katie says
This was even better the next day!! I added extra fish sauce and it was *chef's kiss*. I used ground chicken, and I'm not doing keto, so I just used regular sugar.
Jimmy T says
I made this with pork tonight. It was so good and gone so quickly that I had to fish out a pound of beef and whip up another batch. I served it on hearts of romaine (my favorite way to eat larb) and some sliced cucumber. I HIGHLY recommend this recipe. Now that I know how do make it I may never go out for Thai again.