Lao Cucumber Salad Recipe (Thum Mak Thang)

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic (peeled)
• 3 chilies (to taste)
• 1/2 tablespoon palm sugar
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoon fermented fish sauce
• 3 cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 10 oz or 2 cups cucumber (sliced)

Steps

1. 1

   Crush chilies and mortar with a mortar and pestle.

2. 2

   Mix in the dressing made of lime juice, fish sauce, fermented fish sauce, and palm sugar. Add ripe tomatoes plus lime skin to the mix, roughly crushing them.

3. 3

   Toss in the cucumber and any optional vegetables of your choice.

4. 4

   Gently mix all the ingredients one last time, ensuring the flavors are well combined and balanced. Serve immediately.