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Pla Salit Tok

เธ›เธฅเธฒเธชเธฅเธดเธ”เธ•เธญเธ

About

Pla Salit Tok is a traditional Isaan dish made with fermented fish, mixed with fresh herbs, lime juice, and roasted rice powder. It has a bold, tangy, and umami flavor with a crunchy texture from the rice powder. This dish is typically eaten as a side or appetizer with sticky rice and fresh vegetables.

Cultural Context

Pla Salit Tok is a staple in Isaan (Northeastern Thailand) cuisine, often enjoyed as part of a shared meal with sticky rice and fresh vegetables. It reflects the region's reliance on fermented foods for preservation and bold flavors. It is commonly eaten at family gatherings and local festivals.

Ingredients

200 gfermented fish (pla salit)(pounded or shredded)
3 tbsplime juice(freshly squeezed)
2 tbsproasted rice powder(khao kua)
3 tbspshallots(thinly sliced)
1 stalklemongrass(thinly sliced)
1/4 cupmint leaves(roughly chopped)
1/4 cupcoriander leaves(roughly chopped)
2 tbspgreen onions(chopped)
2-3 pieceschili peppers(sliced (adjust to taste))

Method

1. Prepare fermented fish by shredding or pounding. 2. Mix with lime juice and roasted rice powder. 3. Add sliced shallots, lemongrass, and herbs. 4. Toss well and adjust seasoning...

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Techniques Used

Regional Variations

Central Thailand

May include tamarind paste for extra tanginess.

Northern Thailand

Sometimes made with fermented pork instead of fish.

Dietary

Gluten-Freefish

Sources

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Leela Punyaratabandhu โ€” Bangkok: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Thailand

2017cookbook
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Andy Ricker โ€” Pok Pok: Food and Stories from the Streets, Homes, and Roadside Restaurants of Thailand

2013cookbook
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Thai Food Institute โ€” Traditional Thai Cuisine

2018institutionโ†— link

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