For the Salad:
- 1/4 cup dry shredded unsweetened coconut.
- 2 firm, unripe green mangoes.
- 2 cups bean sprouts.
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro.
- 3 to 4 thinly sliced spring onions.
- 1 cup cooked, coarsely chopped chicken, shrimp, or fried tofu, optional.
- 1 small red chile, thinly sliced, optional.
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What is Thai salad dressing made of?
A Few Ingredients
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Tamari. Or, it's also OK to use soy sauce or coconut aminos!
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Peanut butter. Natural, creamy. ...
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Fish sauce. More on that in a sec.
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Light olive oil, or other neutral-tasting oil. Something that gives the dressing viscosity, without altering the flavor.
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Fresh lime juice. ...
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White vinegar. ...
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Brown sugar.
Is a green mango just an unripe mango?
The unripened flesh of the mango is often used in salads and used in India, Malaysia and Thailand to tenderize meat and to add a tart flavor to vegetable and bean dishes. No, this isn't a different species of mango — green mango is actually just the unripened flesh of a normal mango.
What is mango salad made of?
Mix mangoes, onion, red bell pepper, and cilantro leaves together in a bowl. Whisk lime juice, fish sauce, and brown sugar together in a separate bowl until the sugar is dissolved; pour over the mango mixture and toss to coat. Top salad with peanuts.
What is a Thai green mango called?
A Thai sweet green mango (Mamuang Kiew Sa Wei) is one of the only varietals worldwide that is sweet when green. Most varietals are bitter and tangy when green, only becoming sweet and producing more sugars as they move toward full ripeness.