Bok Lahong - Papaya Salad Papaya Salad is a staple in the #Khmer and #Cambodian culture This dish is an inclusive mix of influences from several giants of global gastronomy such as Vietnamese, Thai, #Chinese and #French influences. The culinary tradition in Cambodia dates back more than a thousand years, a time when the Khmer kingdom dominated the entire region for more than eight centuries. #BokLahong is still a cherished dish in Cambodia 🇰🇭 and her in the #Seattle area / #Duwamish territory. Typically eaten as a late afternoon snack or special events. It’s a fresh, aromatic, crunchy green papaya salad that is a little spicy, sour, salty, sweet. In other words, it’s a well-balanced salad, and this is arguably what sets it apart from other cultures in #Laos (where pounded salads are called Tum Som), #Thailand (Som Tam), and #Vietnam (Gỏi Đủ Đủ), which are, respectively, a lot funkier, more fiery, and more fragrant. If you’re in the Seattle, WA area you can try some from @vientianegrocery Vientiane Grocery (3828 S Graham St Unit C, 98118) Video Credit: @atwayy11 @tiktok #TasteofCulture #HappyKhmerNewYear #EverythangCulture #StopAsianHate #Inclusion #diversity https://www.instagram.com/p/CNofrWWF5t2/?igshid=1ufy197fgjbwz