Lao Green papaya salad recipe (Tam Mak Hoong) is an extremely flavorful, mouthwatering salad made from shredded green papaya, tomatoes, beans, and carrots. This crunchy salad is lightly pounded with garlic, Thai chilies, tomatoes, and green beans, then seasoned with pungent fermented sauces, making this recipe one of the raved-about salads in Southeast Asia.