Pork Larb (Thai Salad with Pork, Herbs, Chile, and Toasted Rice Powder)

A classic Northern Thai dish, larb is a meat-based salad that exemplifies the hot, sour, pungent, and sweet flavor balance typical of many Thai dishes. Our version uses fried shallots for extra flavor along with toasted rice powder, giving it an intense nuttiness.

Laab Moo Isan (Thai Isan-Style Minced Pork Salad)

A bright, spicy, and refreshing northeastern Thai meat salad.

Spicy Thai Salad With Minced Pork (Larb) From 'Everyday Thai Cooking'

Katie Chin's larb in Everyday Thai Cooking is not a strictly authentic version. Instead of serving a meat-heavy plate with lettuce on the side, she tosses the (pre-ground) cooked pork with greens and a few extra vegetables. The authenticity police may cry foul. But just because the dish isn't totally authentic (and, let's be clear, the key items in a good larb—roasted rice powder, chiles, fish sauce, lime, and meat—are all there), doesn't make it an unsuccessful dish in any way. In fact, I ate t...

Larb Muang Moo (Northern Thai-Style Chopped Pork Salad)

This ain't your grandma's pork larb. Unless your grandma happens to be of Lanna descent and native to Northern Thailand, in which case, this is probably very much like your grandma's pork larb. Unlike Isan larb, this is a darker mince, with tender bits of lean pork mixed together with chunks of fat, chewy bits of intestine, and a rich, thick sauce flavored with crushed spices and pork blood. It's not larb for the faint of heart, but it's one worth seeking out or cooking at home if you've got any...

Isan-Style Thai Sliced-Steak Salad

A salad inspired by my trip to Northeastern Thailand: sliced steak, onions, and tomatoes are tossed in a fiery dressing with fried lemongrass.

Spicy Thai-Style Pomelo, Green Bean, and Zucchini Salad

Thai pomelos tend to be dryer and less sweet than their American-available counterparts, but that shouldn't stop you from using them in a Thai-inspired salad nonetheless. Heck, even bitter grapefruit would make a great addition to this salad that combines fiery heat, bitterness, and sweetness in perfect balance.

Thai Fried Rice

This Thai fried rice recipe, with Thai basil, scrambled egg, chilies, and fish sauce, can be made with pork, chicken, beef, or shrimp.

Thai-Style Spicy Chicken, Banana Blossom, and Herb Salad (With Lots of Fried Things)

This variation on a classic Thai chicken and banana blossom salad hits every note, with its accessible, clean flavors of tender poached chicken breast and crunchy banana blossom, rich fried shallots, garlic, and lemongrass, and a bright, bracing garlic, chile, and lime juice dressing.

Jicama and Pomelo Salad With Spicy Thai Dressing (Vegan)

A refreshing hot, sweet, and sour Thai-style salad with jicama and pomelo.

Thai Spicy Duck Salad

An intoxicating juxtaposition of flavors, including spicy and salty lime dressing, sweet pineapple, nutty cashews, and lightly smoky duck, make this a salad of the highest order.