🐟 Laab Gai by Saeng Douangdara Laab or laap is a lao minced meat salad mixed with fish sauce, padaek (unfiltered fish sauce), lime juice, fresh chilies and herbs, and toasted sticky rice powder. It is actually the unofficial national dish of Laos! You may have come across the spelling "larb" This recipe is for the chicken version, 'gai'. However, laab can be made with other proteins like beef, duck, fish, pork, and tofu.