Spicy Papaya Salad (Bok L'hong)
Bok L'hong, also known as Spicy Papaya Salad, is a popular dish in Cambodian cuisine. It is a refreshing and spicy salad that is perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
- 1 green papaya, shredded
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 2-3 Thai chili peppers
- 2 tablespoons palm sugar
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tomato, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
Instructions
- In a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic and Thai chili peppers together.
- Add the palm sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice to the mortar and mix well.
- Add the shredded papaya and tomato wedges to the mortar and gently pound to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving plate and sprinkle with roasted peanuts.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 7g
Supplies
Mortar and pestle Serving plate
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Bok L'hong with sticky rice and grilled meats for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
Adjust the amount of Thai chili peppers to control the spiciness of the salad.
Cost
$10