Laotian

Tam Maak Hoong with Chicken

Name: Tam Maak Hoong with Chicken
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Laotian
Ingredients: 200g green papaya, julienned; 150g cooked chicken, shredded; 1 red chili, finely chopped; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup peanuts, crushed; 1/4 cup shredded carrot

A spicy Laotian green papaya salad with chicken, lime, and chili.

20 minutes2 servings

Tam Maak Hoong with Chicken — Photo: Sumit Surai · CC BY-SA 4.0

Method

In a bowl, combine green papaya, chicken, chili, and carrot.
Mix in fish sauce, lime juice, and garlic. Toss well.
Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top before serving.
Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

Sides Salads

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