Tam Mak Hoong

Tam Mak Hoong

Laos

⏱ — min. Serves: —

Ingredients

2-3 green papayas, peeled and shredded
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 Thai bird chilies, sliced (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1-2 tablespoons lime juice (to taste)
1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup dried shrimp (optional)
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Salad

Make Dressing

In a large bowl, mix minced garlic, sliced bird chilies, fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

Add Tomatoes

Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl and gently mash with a pestle or back of a spoon to release their juices.

Add Green Papaya

Add the shredded green papaya to the bowl. Toss everything together to ensure the papaya is well coated with the dressing.

Add Peanuts and Shrimp

Stir in the crushed roasted peanuts and dried shrimp (if using). Mix well to combine all ingredients.

Serve

Garnish

Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Serve

Enjoy your meal!