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Wild Boar Salad

ยำหมาคู้

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Wild Boar Salad is a classic Thai salad dish. Spice level: 5/5. Key ingredients: wild boar meat, fish sauce, lime juice, chilies. Learn about this authentic Thai dish — ingredients, flavor, spice level, and how to eat it.

Spice Level
5/5
All images clearly labeled with statusSpicy, aromatic herbs
CategorySalad

Main Ingredients

wild boar meatfish saucelime juicechiliesgarlicshallotspalm sugar
Allergens

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

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Origin

Yam Ma Khuua is a traditional dish of various hill tribes in northern and western Thailand, especially in remote areas where wild game hunting was a primary food source. Ma Khuua, or wild boar, is one of the commonly hunted animals used for cooking. Thus, Yam Ma Khuua has become a dish that reflects local lifestyles and indigenous wisdom.

Characteristics and Flavor

Yam Ma Khuua features smoked or boiled wild boar meat, thinly sliced and mixed with a dressing of sour, spicy, sweet, and savory flavors. It carries a fragrant aroma from holy basil, kaffir lime leaves, and ground black pepper. The taste is rich, well-balanced, and highly appetizing.

Ingredients

  • Smoked or boiled wild boar meat
  • Holy basil leaves
  • Thinly sliced kaffir lime leaves
  • Ground black pepper
  • Lime juice
  • Fish sauce
  • Granulated sugar
  • Finely sliced red onion

Serving Method

Enjoy with hot sticky rice or steamed rice. Consume immediately after preparation to fully appreciate the fresh taste and aromatic spices.