Jul 14 2026
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Original Lao Papaya Salad (thum Muk Hoong) Recipe

Inspired by Ma Der Lao Kitchen
Time20m
Serves4

Green papaya, bird’s eye chili peppers, thai eggplant, tomatoes. Served with green cabbage

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Ingredients

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Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Papaya

    Using a vegetable peeler, peel the green papaya. Cut it in half and remove the seeds. Shred the papaya using a grater or a mandoline slicer.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green papaya, chopped bird’s eye chili peppers (adjusting to taste), quartered Thai eggplant, and chopped tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Serve

    On a serving plate, create a bed of shredded green cabbage. Top with the papaya salad mixture and serve immediately.

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