Thum Mak Thang

Name: Thum Mak Thang
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: english cucumber; garlic; thai chili peppers; palm sugar block; shrimp paste; fish sauce; lime

10 mins prepServes 2

Thum Mak Thang is a Lao spicy cucumber salad, a refreshing dish perfect for quick weekday dinners. It pairs well with medium-rare steak and rice. The salad features a blend of fresh cucumber, garlic, Thai chili peppers, and a well-balanced sauce made from palm sugar, shrimp paste, fish sauce, and lime juice.

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1: Using a knife, slice the cucumber into thin strips. Set aside.

2: In a mortar, add palm sugar, thai peppers, and garlic. Smash into paste. Add shrimp paste, fish sauce, and lime juice. Stir until well combined.

3: Slowly add the cucumber into the mortar and combine well with the sauce.

4: Serve with a side of protein (e.g. steak, wings, sausages) and serve cold.

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