What is nam tok?

Nam tok · Thai

Thai and Lao grilled beef or pork salad tossed with lime, fish sauce, chili, toasted rice powder and herbs.

What it tastes like

Smoky, juicy grilled meat with a sour, salty, spicy dressing and nutty toasted rice. Larb's sliced cousin.

Where you’ll see it

Thai restaurants in the salad or Isan section; also the name of a dark, rich boat noodle soup.

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