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    Andy Ricker of Pok Pok Explains Thai Laab

    Andy Ricker is the chef and owner of the Pok Pok restaurant group  in Portland and New York. He has a special fondness for laab, often described as "larb" on American menus, which is a Thai salad of finely minced meat.

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    By Evan Kleiman • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Andy Ricker is the chef and owner of the Pok Pok restaurant group in Portland and New York. He has a special fondness for laab, often described as "larb" on American menus, which is a Thai salad of finely minced meat.

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    5. 31:26Judging Greatness with Sweet and Sour Pork
    6. 39:59Five Alternatives to Beef Burgers
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    The full episode

    7 of 7
    The Source Restaurant; Cooking for Michael Jackson; Burgers
    1. 0:00Market Report
    2. 7:03Revisiting The Source Restaurant
    3. 15:20Akasha Richmond's Culinary Journey, from Yogi Bhajan to Michael Jackson
    4. 25:05Silk Pies, Cream Pies and Chiffon Pies: What's the Difference?
    5. 31:26Judging Greatness with Sweet and Sour Pork
    6. 39:59Five Alternatives to Beef Burgers
    7. 47:49Andy Ricker of Pok Pok Explains Thai LaabYou’re reading this
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