Lao Food, Green Papaya Salad, National Dish of Laos. This Green Papaya salad has raw crabs. The best of Lao Cuisine. A salad with a bite. My Lao Food Vlog during my trip to Vientiane, Laos. Ordering Lao Green Papaya Salad (Tam Maak Hoong; ຕໍາໝາກຫຸ່ງ) at Kok Pho Market, Ban Wattay in Vientiane, Laos. The Tam Mak Hoong lady added crab sauce and a few raw crabs from a bucket of raw fermented fish sauce (Padaek; ປາແດກ) to the rest of the ingredients.
Green papaya salad, also known as "Tam Mak Hoong" or "Som Tam," is a beloved and widely recognized dish that holds the title of the national dish of Laos. It is a refreshing and vibrant salad made with shredded green papaya as the primary ingredient.
The salad is typically prepared by combining shredded green papaya with a variety of other ingredients to create a harmonious balance of flavors. The dressing is often a mixture of lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, garlic, and chili peppers, which provides a combination of sour, sweet, salty, and spicy notes.
Additional ingredients may include tomatoes, green beans, carrots, peanuts, and sometimes fermented fish sauce or dried shrimp for added depth of flavor. The salad is traditionally pounded in a mortar and pestle, which helps to release the flavors and textures of the ingredients, resulting in a deliciously crunchy and tangy dish.
Green papaya salad is not only popular in Laos but also enjoyed throughout Southeast Asia. It is known for its refreshing qualities, making it a perfect choice for hot and humid climates. The combination of bold flavors and textures makes this dish a staple in Lao cuisine, showcasing the country's rich culinary heritage.
28 сен 2024
