THE GREEN MANGO
SALAD~Som Tum ma muang
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Thai Mango salad, tropical sharp and tangy mango balanced with sweet coconut in a sweet and sour and spicy
dressing.
Preparation Time- 10 minutes
Chilling time -30 minutes
Serves -2
Ingredients:
I large green mango
60g / 2oz fresh grated coconut
2 red chillies cut into thin strips
1 red sweet pepper cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon fresh chopped coriander leaves
1 small red sweet onion cut into very thin slices
Dressing:
1 tablespoon soya sauce
1 tablespoon sweet Thai chilli sauce
1/2 teaspoon red chilli flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 red chilli finely chopped
Method:
1. Peel the mango and remove the stone, using a mandolin slice the mango into long thin ribbons (alternately
you can grate it or cut it into juliennes) Add it to a large bowl.
2. Add the red chilli, red pepper, half the coriander, onion and half the coconut to the mango and toss well.
3. Add all the ingredients in the dressing list to a jar with a screw top and mix well.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
5. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garni sh with remaining coconut and coriander.
Serve chilled
Tip: Use Raw or semi ripe mango not fully ripened mango.
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