Mackerel Laab

Recipe by @crazythickasians

This Mackerel Laab offers a fresh take on the traditional meat-based dish from Laos, featuring Wild Planet sustainable mackerel. The recipe combines the rich, meaty fish with bright herbs, shallots, and the essential toasted rice powder that gives laab its distinctive flavor and texture. This no-cook adaptation maintains the authentic balance of sour, salty, and spicy notes while offering a convenient protein-rich alternative to traditional preparations.

Mackerel Laab

@crazythickasians

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Mackerel Recipes

Servings

2

Recipe by @crazythickasians

This Mackerel Laab offers a fresh take on the traditional meat-based dish from Laos, featuring Wild Planet sustainable mackerel. The recipe combines the rich, meaty fish with bright herbs, shallots, and the essential toasted rice powder that gives laab its distinctive flavor and texture. This no-cook adaptation maintains the authentic balance of sour, salty, and spicy notes while offering a convenient protein-rich alternative to traditional preparations.

Ingredients

• 1 (4.4oz) can Wild Planet Wild Mackerel Fillets In Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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• 1 small Shallot, minced

• 1/2 Tbsp Fish Sauce

• 1 Lime, juiced

• Pinch of Sugar

• 1/2 Tbsp Toasted Rice Powder (store-bought or homemade)

• Chili Flakes, to taste

• Cilantro, Mint, Scallions, chopped 

• Cucumber, thinly sliced

• Sticky Rice, for serving

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Directions

1. Prepare shallot, cilantro, mint, and scallions. Set aside.
2. Transfer mackerel into a bowl.
3. Add in shallots, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, toasted rice powder, chili flakes.
4. Gently mix together.
5. Taste and adjust if needed.
6. Add in cilantro, mint, and scallions. Gently mix together.
7. Serve with sticky rice and cucumber slices.

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