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Thai Fruit Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from Thailand, Thai Fruit Salad is a vibrant dish that celebrates the country's tropical fruits and bold flavors. Traditionally enjoyed as a refreshing side dish, it embodies the balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy that is characteristic of Thai cuisine. This salad has gained international popularity, inspiring variations that incorporate local fruits and ingredients.

ThaiTHside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups green mango, peeled and diced
2 cups cantaloupe, peeled and diced
1 cup longan, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup Thai basil, chopped
1/4 cup tamarind paste
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is easier to find and can be used for a vegetarian option.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness while brown sugar is more accessible.

green papaya

🥗Healthier: cucumber

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Cucumber adds crunch and is widely available.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds offer a similar crunch and flavor.

1

Shred green mango.

2

Cut cantaloupe into pieces.

3

Add longan to the mix.

4

Incorporate Thai basil for freshness.

5

Add a little bit of tamarind and fresh ginger to the salad.

Cooking Techniques

shreddingmixingchopping

Equipment Needed

graterlarge bowlmixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Som TumThai Papaya Salad

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