Authentic Vegan Thai Larb Salad with Tofu & Mushrooms

Name: Authentic Vegan Thai Larb Salad with Tofu & Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sticky rice; 5-6 thin slices of galangal (see notes); 6-8 kaffir lime leaves, roughly chopped; 1 lemongrass stalk (light bottom part only), thinly sliced; 1 brick firm tofu (400g or 14oz package), crumbled; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 clove garlic, minced; 18 shiitake mushrooms (250g or 9oz), minced; 4 tsp sunflower oil (or other flavorless oil), divided; 4 small Thai shallots (or 1 long banana shallot), thinly sliced; 1 cup mint leaves; 1 cup cilantro leaves; 2 green/spring onions, thinly sliced on a diagonal; 1/4 head of green cabbage, thinly sliced (about 2 cups); 2 tsp hot chili flakes (or more to taste); Lime wedges, for serving; 3 tbsp vegan fish sauce; 1 tbsp lime juice; 2 packed tbsp palm sugar

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

This authentic recipe for Thai/Lao vegan larb is packed with texture and the flavors of lime, chili, toasted sticky rice, lemongrass, and fresh herbs. It's tangy, fragrant, succulent, and totally irresistible!

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:27 GMT