What is Southern Thai Razor Clam Salad (ยำหอยกระจง) and what does it taste like?

Southern Thai Razor Clam Salad is a traditional Thai salad dish with a flavor profile of authentic Thai balance of sweet, sour, salty, and savory notes.

How spicy is Southern Thai Razor Clam Salad?

The spice level is rated 4/5. It has notable heat. If you prefer mild food, request "mai phet" (not spicy) when ordering.

What are the key ingredients and potential allergens in Southern Thai Razor Clam Salad?

Key ingredients include: razor clams, lime juice, fish sauce, chilies, shallots, cucumber, mint. No primary common allergens in standard recipes, but always notify waitstaff of specific dietary requirements.

How do you eat and order Southern Thai Razor Clam Salad authentically?

Best enjoyed fresh and hot. Follow regional dining customs with jasmine rice or fresh Thai condiments.

Southern Thai Razor Clam Salad — Flavors, Ingredients & How to Eat

ยำหอยกระจง

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Southern Thai Razor Clam Salad is a classic Thai salad dish. Spice level: 4/5. Key ingredients: razor clams, lime juice, fish sauce, chilies. Learn about this authentic Thai dish — ingredients, flavor, spice level, and how to eat it.

Spice Level

4/5

All images clearly labeled with statusSpicy, aromatic herbs

CategorySalad

Main Ingredients

razor clamslime juice

fish sauce

chiliesshallotscucumbermint

Allergens

This is a general guide. Always check ingredients and preparation with the restaurant.

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Origin

Yam Hoi Khrang is an authentic coastal southern Thai dish, especially popular in areas rich in Hoi Khrang clams, such as Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat provinces. These clams are harvested from beaches or wet sandy areas and prepared into a salad to preserve their fresh, unique taste.

Characteristics and Flavor

Yam Hoi Khrang is a vibrant, refreshing salad. The fresh clams are crisp and mixed with a tangy, spicy-sweet dressing. It carries a fragrant scent from kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, and galangal. The flavor stands out with the sourness of lime, spiciness from bird’s eye chilies, sweetness from sugar, and richness from sesame oil—flavorful yet not heavy.

Ingredients

500 grams fresh Hoi Khrang clams
2 limes
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
5 bird’s eye chilies
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon torn kaffir lime leaves
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Serving Method

Serve immediately after preparation to maintain the clam’s crisp freshness. Serve alongside fresh herbs such as coriander, green onions, and sliced long beans.