Larb

Larb (Lao: ລາບ; Thai: ลาบ, RTGS: lap, also spelled laap, larp, laab or lahb) is commonly known as a type of Laotian and Isan (Northeast Thailand) sour and spicy meat salad that is regarded as the national dish of Laos. This type of larb is a creation of the Lao people, and is usually referred to by Westerners as to have originated in Laos. Larb from northern Thailand however, is a very different dish using an elaborate mix of dried spices and fresh herbs.