Laab Dip | Lao Raw Beef Salad Recipe | Lao Food at Saeng’s Kitchen

Laab dip is one of my favorite types of laab. In general, laab is the national dish of Laos and there are many variations of laab like laab diip. It is made from raw beef and is layered wit delicious Lao flavors like khao khua roasted sticky rice, bile, padaek, and lots of fresh herbs. You will find many adults enjoying this delicious dish.

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⏲ CHAPTERS ⏲
00:00 - Intro
00:32 - raw beef
01:20 - mix wet ingredients
02:00 - mix dry ingredients
03:38 - adding herbs
04:11 - mix
04:45 -Time to eat!

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[alitkinganongphouth]

FYI
Hi Guys,
Laab is the national dish of Laos (don't let other people claim it :), and yet some of us do not know the meaning of "Laab". So, just so you know I would like to tell you a short story that my grandmother told me about the "Laab Dish" :).
Laab does not mean "to mince". To mince is called "fuk" in Laos. This is why we say "Fuk Laab = Mince the meat for a Laab dish" or "Maa Fuk Laab Choi Dae = Please come and help me mince the meat for the Laab". Laab comes from the Lao word "Choke Laab" aka "Choke Dee" which means "Luck or fortune" in English. We, the Lao People, usually cook and serve Laab dishes for special occasions such as welcome parties, Lao New Year, housewarmings, weddings, and most importantly the Baci Su Khuan Ceremony. Laab is considered a lucky food in Laos, so it is served on these occasions, so people who eat it will get lucky. According to my grandmother, who is now 103 years old, she said, in the olden days, Laab was usually prepared using fresh raw meat, mostly deer meat (aka venison) or other big game meat from hunting. When the Nai Phaan "the hunters" went out hunting in the jungle and if they were lucky that day they would get their prize animals "their Choke Laab or Laab in short. When the hunters carried the animals to the village, the villagers usually said/shouted to them "Jung maan choke laab choke dee noh = Wow! you're so lucky" or "Jung maan laab paak noh mue nee = (laterally) means your mouth is lucky today''. So, when they went home to their family they would always make Laab dishes to celebrate their lucky day. Hence, the Laab dish was coined.


P.S. Good Job, Chef Saeng!

[viagedern]

Dude, I am so glad to see someone finally get this one right! The other variations I've seen on YouTube might be tasty, but they don't really represent the authentic dish. I didn't know about the bile, as I learned to use a lot of lime and peppers to chemically "cook" the beef. Interesting! I'm used to having some sticky rice with it as well.

[itsyao]

I love adding in lemongrass, Vietnamese mint, and fresh chopped chillies. I'm craving for this now.

[chewher]

I don't fear this dish and am not ashamed of it. I always order this every time we go to a Lao or Thai restaurant. I choose this over Pho. Order it with papaya salad and I tell the chef to make it as hot as they When Covid hit, I went back to eating like our ancestors and the weight came off so fast in a year. I minimize the American diet these days and try to incorporate more South East Asian foods.

[aliciamai]

The most authentic version on YT in my opinion.
& straight to the point ! I impressed my grandma thanks to you ! Lol

[nous]

Keep up the good work bro. Thank You keeping lao food alive much respect. Thai got they own thing going but lao food hit the soul. Keep it up bro you an inspiration 🙏

[tiffanybatista]

Ahhh this takes me back to my childhood! I was never allowed to eat it raw so my mom would cook it for me and it always tasted soooo delicious!

[juliannetran]

I wish more restaurants served this! I’ve only had this once as a kid in CA, and I’ve never been able to find it since. I’ve had fully cooked chicken laab, but it’s not the same. Thank you for this recipe! Now I just need to figure out where to get beef bile lol

[GardenTronics]

Just added your video to my “see food “ playlist. Everyone needs to know how to make this traditional Lao dish. It’s delicious! 😋 Thank you for sharing! 👍🏼💕🌿

[chantamon]

I am glad that you included ever detail of the recipe. This is one of my favorite dish.

[yannah]

I was the same way with raw beef larb as a kid, but as soon as I got into my teens, every weekend we went to the only Lao family owned shop we know of which was like a 45minute drive on a good day. Now they moved to a closer but toll ridden way it’s a love hate relationship with raw beef larb❤😂 now I’m definitely going to try making this, as soon as I find beef bile!

[rycehoney]

that looks so yummy. Sao Lao here and i would love to see a video on beef mum or gang kee lek or gang nor mai som. Those are some of my favorites growing up.

[NotShadow]

My mouth was watering like crazy! Great looking recipe

[LuneBloon]

Omg beef bile, first time I hear it in a recipe, it's making me very excited!!!!

[nokphannaly]

Just found your channel..im so happy that you're putting Laos on the map .thanks to Anthony berdan ❤❤may not know this ..but what keeps us young looking is our famous ba dak.... Lao food we put that on everything..especially with fresh organic .herbs and sticky rice..our lab is the best especially our Tom papaya

[xiongxy]

This is great! Thanks for sharing your recipe! It would have been great to see the actual bowl when you were mixing.

[tonehawke]

All time favourite food. Total comfort

[manawest]

My parents liked to make this when we had big gatherings. The house would smell like beef all day!

[momdoan]

That's my favorite food from all around the world; laab namtok, bo tai chanh, kilawen ceviche with optional green papaya

[hmk]

I’m Lao and I I wouldn’t feel comfortable making this dish with any beef from the grocery store. My parents only made this when they butchered a cow. Or maybe get a tartar quality meat from the butcher.