Tam Mak Hoong (spicy Lao Salad)
Tam Mak Hoong, also known as Spicy Lao Salad, is a traditional dish from Lao Cuisine that is bursting with bold flavors and textures. This salad is made with shredded green papaya, tomatoes, chili peppers, garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, and peanuts, creating a perfect balance of spicy, sour, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 small green papaya, shredded
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 2-3 Thai chili peppers, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
Instructions
- In a large mortar and pestle, pound the garlic and chili peppers together.
- Add the shredded green papaya and tomatoes to the mortar and gently pound to bruise the vegetables.
- Add fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar to the mortar and mix well.
- Sprinkle with crushed peanuts and toss to combine.
- Transfer the salad to a serving plate and garnish with additional peanuts if desired.
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
- 15g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Large mortar and pestle Serving plate
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Tam Mak Hoong with sticky rice and grilled meats for a complete Lao meal.
Tips & tricks
For a milder version, reduce the amount of chili peppers used in the salad.
Cost
$10