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Yum Pla Muk Recipe (Authentic Thai Squid Salad)
Yum pla muk recipe is an authentic Thai squid salad with a flavorful dressing, ready in under 30 minutes—quick and easy to prepare.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 170 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 7 ounces squid
- 0.7 ounces celery
- 2.1 ounces onion
- 0.35 ounces green onions
- 0.17 ounces Coriander
- 1.7 ounce tomatoes
- 0.35 ounces carrots shredded
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 Chilies add to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon white sugar
Instructions
COOK SQUID
- Boil squid for 30 seconds in a pot of water over medium-high heat. Immediately remove the squid from the water to prevent overcooking, which can make it rubbery. Blanch the squid into cold water to stop the cooking process, then drain.
Cup of Yum
MAKE THE SALAD
- Finely crush fresh chilies and garlic with a mortar and pestle.
- Transfer the spice mix to a large mixing bowl and mix in the dressing ingredients (fresh lime juice, fish sauce, and white sugar) until well combined.
- Toss in cooked squid pieces and thoroughly mix with the dressing and spices.
- Combine the dressed squid with the vegetables and fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline
- This recipe is easy to customize with your favorite vegetables and herbs.
- Adjust the spice level to your taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
170kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
231mg
(77%)
Sodium
773mg
(32%)
Potassium
701mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1805IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
113mg
(126%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 231mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 773mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 701mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1805IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 113mg | 126% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.