Thum Mak La Sang Sour Grapes Spicy Lao Food Thai Recipe Som Tum Mak Hoong trying Mukbang How to make

green papaya

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini mimics the texture, while cabbage is more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salted water

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are lower in calories and still crunchy.

bird's eye chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity.

Peel and shred the green papaya into thin strips.

Chop the cherry tomatoes in half.

Cut the green beans into 2-inch pieces.

Pound the garlic and bird's eye chili together in a mortar and pestle until finely crushed.

Add the shredded papaya, tomatoes, and green beans to the mortar.

Pour in the sweet soy sauce, lime juice, and sugar.

Mix everything together using the pestle to combine flavors, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the peanuts and gently crush them into the salad.

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lime or sweet soy sauce.

Transfer to a serving plate.

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