2. Tam mak hung (Lao) / som tam (Thai)

Som tam.

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This is a spicy green papaya salad which is very popular in Laos and Thailand. The main ingredients are unripe papaya which has been seasoned and pounded to a soft state, palm sugar, chili, garlic, lime, and fish sauce. Yardlong beans and tomatoes are optional add-ons to the dish. It also can be served with pork rinds, raw water spinach, raw winged beans, or raw cabbage. It is often paired with gai yang or grilled chicken in Thailand. Lao version is usually saltier while Thai version is usually sweeter.

There are few variations of this dish including tam ma-muang (mango version) and tam mak teng (cucumber version).