Gurdeep Loyal's Turmeric and Black Pepper Larb Cups with Lime Leaf

This Thai-inspired recipe comes from our friend Gurdeep Loyal's cookbook Mother Tongue. We think it's a delicious way to incorporate some anti-inflamm...atory spices into a high-protein meal. You can watch Gurdeep cooking it with Rupy on our YouTube Channel. Read more This Thai-inspired recipe comes from our friend Gurdeep Loyal's cookbook Mother Tongue. We think it's a delicious way to incorporate some anti-inflammatory spices into a high-protein meal. You can watch Gurdeep cooking it with Rupy on our YouTube Channel.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
20 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
best eaten fresh
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
Herbs &
spices
Nuts &
seeds
Contains
Peanuts, Shellfish, Grains, Soy, Gluten
Ingredients
Serves 2
black peppercorns
kaffir lime leaf
fresh
cardamom pods
seeds removed, you can discard the shells
coriander seeds
sea salt
turmeric (fresh)
grated
amchur (dried mango powder)
soy sauce
Gurdeep recommends light soy sauce
fish sauce
rice vinegar
white onion
finely diced
use a light olive oil or neutral-flavoured vegetable oil
garlic cloves
finely chopped
green chilli
finely chopped
chicken thigh
Swaps: plain tempeh
minced
coriander
chopped leaves
toasted peanuts
crushed
To serve
baby gem lettuce
chicory
red onion
lime
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
Herbs &
spices
Nuts &
seeds

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

919kcal
Calories
66g
Total Fat
23g
Carbs
5g
Sugars
64g
Protein
7g
Fibre
3mg
Iron
17%
 
151mg
Magnesium
36%
 
648mg
Phosporus
52%
 
1050mg
Potassium
22%
 
1238mg
Sodium
54%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
1.6mcg
Vitamin B12
67%
 
1.5mcg
Vitamin D
8%
 
5.3mg
Vitamin E
35%
 
94mcg
Vitamin B9
24%
 
91mcg
Vitamin A
10%
 
16mg
Vitamin C
18%
 
3.7mg
Zinc
34%
 
58mcg
Vitamin K
48%
 
0.4mg
Copper
44%
 
0.6mg
Vitamin B2
46%
 
26.3mg
Vitamin B3
164%
 
1.2mg
Vitamin B6
71%
 
82mg
Calcium
6%
 
Calories: 919kcal; Total Fat: 66g; Carbs: 23g; Sugars: 5g; Protein: 64g; Fibre: 7g; Iron: 3mg (17%); Magnesium: 151mg (36%); Phosporus: 648mg (52%); Potassium: 1050mg (22%); Sodium: 1238mg (54%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 1.6mcg (67%); Vitamin D: 1.5mcg (8%); Vitamin E: 5.3mg (35%); Vitamin B9: 94mcg (24%); Vitamin A: 91mcg (10%); Vitamin C: 16mg (18%); Zinc: 3.7mg (34%); Vitamin K: 58mcg (48%); Copper: 0.4mg (44%); Vitamin B2: 0.6mg (46%); Vitamin B3: 26.3mg (164%); Vitamin B6: 1.2mg (71%); Calcium: 82mg (6%)
Show more

Notes

Please note that as this recipe is a guest contribution we cannot answer any questions on it.

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
Herbs &
spices
Nuts &
seeds
Contains
Peanuts, Shellfish, Grains, Soy, Gluten
Ingredients
Serves 2
black peppercorns
kaffir lime leaf
fresh
cardamom pods
seeds removed, you can discard the shells
coriander seeds
sea salt
turmeric (fresh)
grated
amchur (dried mango powder)
soy sauce
Gurdeep recommends light soy sauce
fish sauce
rice vinegar
white onion
finely diced
use a light olive oil or neutral-flavoured vegetable oil
garlic cloves
finely chopped
green chilli
finely chopped
chicken thigh
Swaps: plain tempeh
minced
coriander
chopped leaves
toasted peanuts
crushed
To serve
baby gem lettuce
chicory
red onion
lime

Ingredients

Serves 2
black peppercorns
kaffir lime leaf
fresh
cardamom pods
seeds removed, you can discard the shells
coriander seeds
sea salt
turmeric (fresh)
grated
amchur (dried mango powder)
soy sauce
Gurdeep recommends light soy sauce
fish sauce
rice vinegar
white onion
finely diced
use a light olive oil or neutral-flavoured vegetable oil
garlic cloves
finely chopped
green chilli
finely chopped
chicken thigh
Swaps: plain tempeh
minced
coriander
chopped leaves
toasted peanuts
crushed
To serve
baby gem lettuce
chicory
red onion
lime

Method

Your notes

1. Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2. Blitz the peppercorns, lime leaves, cardamom, coriander seeds, and salt to a powder.

3. Mix with the turmeric, amchoor, soy sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of water.

4. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and fry for 4-5 minutes, until soft.

5. Add the garlic, chilli, and chicken mince. Cook for 5-6 minutes, until browned.

6. Add the spice paste and cook for another 2–3 mins, until darkened and fragrant.

7. Stir through the coriander and peanuts and adjust seasoning to taste.

8. Spoon into your leaves of choice, top with onion, peanuts, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Notes

Please note that as this recipe is a guest contribution we cannot answer any questions on it.

Sign up today to unlock 1000+ recipes like this one
Join 1000s of others who are already learning how to achieve their health goals
Recipe categories: Asian Inspired, Fusion, Light Mains
© 2025 The Doctor's Kitchen