Yam naem sot

Hailing from the Isan region, yam naem sot is a Thai salad with chunks of fermented pork sausage known as naem. The sausage is removed from the casing and torn into pieces, which can be cooked or left raw. Chunks of sausage are then combined with finely chopped vegetables and herbs, and the mixture is drenched in a sweet, sour, and savory dressing. Typical ingredients include shallots, spring onions, mint leaves, cilantro, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chilis. This spicy Thai salad is usually topped with roasted peanuts, cashews, and freshly chopped cilantro leaves for a more vibrant-looking dish. Thai people typically eat yam naem sot as an appetizer on its own or on top of chopped greens. The salad can also be paired with jasmine rice for a more substantial meal.