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Yum Makhuea Yaw

Cultural Context

Yum Makhuea Yaw is a refreshing Thai salad that showcases the unique flavors of grilled eggplant. This dish is often enjoyed as a side or main course, particularly in the summer months when eggplants are in season. It reflects the balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors that Thai cuisine is known for. Today, variations of this dish can be found in many Thai restaurants around the world, often adapted to local tastes.

ThaiTHmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
100 g minced chicken
prawns (to taste)
sliced spring onion
red chili
spiced red chili
shallots
coriander root
coriander leaves
lime juice
fish sauce
sugar (a pinch)
long eggplant (purple)

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds provide similar crunch at a lower cost.

1

Cut the long eggplant in half because it's too long.

2

Grill the long eggplant over medium heat.

3

Boil the eggplant in boiling water for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat and leave it for another 5 minutes.

4

After boiling, take the skin off the eggplant.

5

Cut the eggplant into small pieces and place on a plate.

6

Slice the red chili according to your heat preference.

7

Slice the shallots and coriander root.

8

Slice the coriander leaves and spring onion.

9

In a bowl, add 3 tablespoons of fish sauce and lime juice (start with 3 tablespoons and adjust to taste).

10

Add a pinch of sugar and mix to taste, adjusting for sourness as needed.

11

Add the minced chicken and prawns to the mixture.

12

Combine all sliced ingredients with the eggplant and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

grillingmixingsautéing

Equipment Needed

grillpotplateknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fishpeanuts

Also Known As

Thai Grilled Eggplant SaladSpicy Eggplant Salad

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