How to make THUM MAK THANG | SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD | House of X Tia #laofood #laos

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce is easier to find and suitable for vegetarians.

green papaya

🥗Healthier: shredded carrots

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Shredded carrots provide a similar crunch and color.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds offer a nutty flavor with lower cost.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Bell peppers reduce heat while adding sweetness.

Start by shredding the cucumber using a shredding tool from the Asian market.

If chopping by hand, cut the cucumber in half and be careful while slicing because it's softer than papaya.

Use a knife to shred the cucumber gently, ensuring not to cut yourself.

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