Thum Mak Hoong (Easy Lao Papaya Salad Recipe)

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    12 mins

  • Total Time

    12 mins

  • Servings

    8 cups

  • Calories

    123 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Salad

  • Cuisine

    Thai, Laos

Thum Mak Hoong (Easy Lao Papaya Salad Recipe)

This Lao recipe for papaya salad is tangy, and perfectly balanced with a fresh crunchy texture. It’s a quick, tasty way to bring tasty raw vibes to your vegan Southeast Asian cooking. 

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Ingredients

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Dressing Ingredients:

  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 bird’s eye chilies thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 ½ teaspoons red curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 ½ teaspoons tamari
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate
  • 2 tablespoons vegetarian oyster sauce
  • 3 tablespoons coconut sugar palm sugar, or brown sugar

Salad Ingredients:

  • 5 cups shredded green papaya
  • 1 medium size carrot
  • 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup string beans chopped
  • ½ cup chopped dry roasted peanuts

To serve and garnish:

  • ¼ cup crushed roasted peanuts
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves
  • Lime wedges
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Instructions

  1. In a medium size mixing bowl, combine minced garlic cloves, chilies ginger, curry paste, lime juice, tamari, tamarind concentrate, vegetarian oyster sauce, and coconut sugar.
  2. Peel the papaya with a vegetable peeler, or carefully with a sharp knife, and scoop out and discard the seeds.
  3. Either using a mandolin with a julienne attachment, or using a large shredding blade on a food processor, or hand held grater, shred the papaya and carrot.
  4. Mix the papaya, carrot, cherry tomatoes, string beans, and peanuts into the dressing at the bottom of the mixing bowl and mix to combine.
  5. Transfer the salad to an attractive serving dish and garnish with peanuts, cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

  • 🍈 Go Green or Go Home:Use only green, firm papaya for this salad. Ripe papaya will turn mushy and lacks the tangy flavor that makes this dish so refreshing.
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  • 🌶️ Spice to Your Taste:Bird’s eye chilies pack a punch, so if you prefer a milder salad, start with one chili and taste the dressing first. You can always add more heat, but once it’s in, there’s no going back.
  • 🌶️
  • ✂️ Precision Pays Off:A mandoline slicer is your best friend for perfect, even “noodles,” but if that’s too intimidating, hand-cutting works too—just aim for thin, matchstick-sized pieces. Or use a grater for an easier option.
  • ✂️

Nutrition Information

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Calories 123kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 181mg (8%) Potassium 225mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1660IU (33%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 123 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 123kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 181mg 8%
Potassium 225mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1660IU 33%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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