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Tum Khao Pod Kai Kem

Cultural Context

Originating from the northeastern region of Thailand, Tum Khao Pod Kai Kem is a vibrant salad that showcases the region's love for bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Traditionally enjoyed as a side dish, it celebrates the combination of sweet corn, savory salted eggs, and zesty lime, often served during gatherings and festivals. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Thailand, inspiring variations in many Southeast Asian cuisines, where similar salads are enjoyed for their refreshing taste and crunch.

ThaiTHside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
sweet corn
1/2 tbsp. Roasted peanut
1 Salted Egg
1 tbsp. Tamarind juice
2 tbsp. Fish sauce
1 tbsp. Palm sugar
1/2 tsp. Sugar
2 tbsp. Lime juice
Long green bean
Tomato
Carrot
Pinch of salt
2 cloves. Garlic
4 pcs. Hot chili

salted eggs

🥗Healthier: boiled eggs

💰Cheaper: hard-boiled eggs

Boiled eggs provide protein without the unique flavor of salted eggs.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salted soy sauce

Soy sauce is more accessible and offers a similar umami flavor.

1

Boil the sweet corn until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

2

Cool the corn and cut the kernels off the cob.

3

Chop the salted egg into small pieces.

4

In a mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels and salted egg.

5

Add tamarind juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, and sugar to the bowl.

6

Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.

7

Finely chop garlic and add to the mixture.

8

Sprinkle chopped long green beans, tomatoes, and carrots into the salad.

9

Add a pinch of salt and chopped hot chili according to spice preference.

10

Garnish with roasted peanuts for added crunch.

11

Serve immediately at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixingchopping

Equipment Needed

potmixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggspeanuts

Also Known As

Spicy Corn Salad with Salted Egg

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