By 
Originating from Northeastern Thailand and Laos. You’ll find som tam vendors of every street corner of Bangkok, bashing away with a giant pestle and mortar, making this salad to order for their eager customers. There are many variations in existence, and you can ask for any of them to be on the salty/spicy/sweet side – …
Thai Squid Salad – ยำปลาหมึก
If you’re looking for something refreshing to have for lunch, this will put a spring in your step, a twinkle in your eye. It’s spicy as hell, but with a clean, fresh taste that exemplifies the genre of Thai salads. You can use either squid, shrimp, or a mixture of the two. How you prep …
Beef Salad – ยำเนื้อ
Fresh herbs, a decent cut of beef, and as many chillies as you can handle make this dish a winner. Jim loves this one, as do we. One very important thing to remember is to rest the steak before slicing it. If you don’t, all the juices will be wasted and the meat will be …