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Who knew a dish could be so controversial! I found a recipe for Larb and modified it to make it low carb and also for the ingredients I had on-hand. I’ve never claimed this is a 100% authentic version (the original recipe included rice – not low carb) and besides, in cooking, I think people make things different ways based on their tastes. Too many people were finding this recipe and getting mad at me for not doing this or that right. One comment I even found so offensive I deleted it. YOU may have grown up on Larb but realize that there are probably many, many people out there who have no clue how to make it or have never even heard of it, so instead of getting angry and calling other people “so freakin white” be proud that someone found your cultural dish interesting enough that they wanted to try making their own version of it and share it with other people (who also have probably never heard of it). I’m changing the name of the recipe in the YouTube post so people don’t think this is how to make THE one and only larb (btw, there are tons of different versions out there but whatever) – this is MY version. Relax people, it’s just food!
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I made this last …
I made this last night and used the OYSTER sauce and loved it. Thanks!
I actually like it …
I actually like it with the oyster sauce! to each his/her own! My version is not a standard version – it was modified for the low carb dieter using ingredients I could easily find at my store.
1st of….. its …
1st of….. its spelled larb/laap. but pronounced la up with a long voul A
#2.fish sauce is salty… not sweet, completely different from oyster sause/ soysause whoevers going to make this, i advise u not to use SOYSAUCE OR OYSTER SAUCE
#3 look it up online not youtube!
very nice amy! i …
very nice amy! i liked it! yumm….. =p
Fish sauce is a lot …
Fish sauce is a lot thinner than oyster sauce and is used to add flavour to a dish, a bit like worcestershire sauce.
It’s very pungent but adds a lovely depth of flavour 
Sounds and looks …
Sounds and looks good Amy !!
I am going to try it.
I’m locking the …
I’m locking the comments down. Even after my HUGE explanation (see the video info), people still keep commenting with the same things. I’ve even changed the name. What more do you want! It’s MY recipe. If you don’t like how I made it, don’t eat it! Make your own 100% authentic version. My version was modified for what I had on hand and for the low carb dieter so no rice powder. I’m tired of moderating angry comments – it’s food people! I’m not forcing you to eat it!