Traditional Thai spicy mango salad with carrot, lime, chili, and spring onions
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Total Time 15 minutesmins
Course Salad
Cuisine Thai
Servings 1Portion
Calories 340kcal
Equipment
Weighing scales
Chopping board
Chefs knife
Peeler
Spoon
Mixing bowl
Serving bowl
Ingredients
For the salad
200gGreen mango
50gCarrots
50gGreen beans
20gSpring onions
For the dressing
40mlSoy sauce
20mlLime juice
20gBrown sugar
2gChili flakes(to taste)
2clovesGarlic (to taste)
20mlWater - filtered
For garnish
10gEdible flowers
10gPeanuts(chopped)
Method
Assemble all ingredients.
Prepare the vegetables
Peel and wash the vegetables.
Use a Thai vegetable peeler, knife or mandoline to julienne the mango and carrot.
200 g Green mango, 50 g Carrots
Finely slice the spring onions.
20 g Spring onions
Finely slice the green beans lengthways - I like to serve them raw. You may blanch in boiling water for 2-3 minutes if you prefer them cooked.
50 g Green beans
Add all the prepared vegetables to a large mixing bowl.Reserve some spring onions for garnish.
To make the dressing
Add all the dressing ingredients to a small belender and blitz until smooth or you can add to a mortar and pestle and crush (Thai style)
40 ml Soy sauce, 20 ml Lime juice, 20 g Brown sugar, 2 g Chili flakes, 2 cloves Garlic , 20 ml Water - filtered
To serve
Add the dressing to the vegetables and mix carefully, toss all the vegetables in the dressing.
Taste and add more lime for acidity, chili for spicy, soy sauce for salty or brown sugar to balance the sourness.
Garnish with chopped peanuts, edible flowers and spring onions.
10 g Edible flowers, 10 g Peanuts
Serve and enjoy the fresh taste of Thailand.
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Recipe Notes
What Are Thai Green Mangoes?
Thai green mangoes are under-ripe sour mangoes. In Thailand, there are many varieties of mango, and the flavor can range from very sour to slightly sweet.For this salad, choose firm, underripe mango. The sweetness or sourness of the mango will affect the final flavor, so adjust the dressing accordingly.
How to Balance the Dressing
Thai green mango salad is all about balance. If the mango is very sour, add a little more brown sugar. If the mango is mild or slightly sweet, add more lime juice.Add more chili for heat, soy sauce for saltiness, or sugar to soften the acidity.
Raw or Cooked Green Beans
The green beans can be served raw for a fresh crunch. For a softer texture, blanch them in boiling water for 2–3 minutes, then cool before adding to the salad.
Best Way to Serve
This salad is best served fresh, straight after mixing, while the mango and vegetables are still crisp.
Make It More Filling
To turn this salad into a light meal, add crispy tofu, tempeh, edamame, roasted chickpeas, or extra peanuts.
Allergy Notes
This recipe contains soy sauce and peanuts. For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce. For a peanut-free version, use toasted sesame seeds or cashews.