Thai Green Mango Salad / Yum Ma Muang/ ยำมะม่วง / traditional thai food

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce is easier to find and lower in sodium.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds offer a similar crunch with fewer allergens.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity at a lower cost.

Julienne the sour green mango.

Thinly slice the shallot.

Chop the cilantro.

In a bowl, combine palm sugar, lime juice, fish sauce, tamarind sauce, and dried chili flakes to make the dressing.

Pour the dressing over the mango and shallot mixture and toss gently to coat.

Sprinkle chopped cilantro and dried shrimp on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary

Allergens