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Som Tam (ส้มตำ) – Green Papaya Salad
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Som Tam (ส้มตำ) – Green Papaya Salad
Laura Chen
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20 minutes
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Thai
Salad
Som Tam is a fresh, spicy Thai salad of shredded green papaya, carrots, tomatoes, roasted peanuts, fresh herbs and a tangy dressing. It is known for its crunchy bite and its balance of sweet, sour, hot and salty flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 medium green papaya, peeled and finely shredded
- 1 carrot, peeled and finely shredded
- 2 small tomatoes, quartered
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2-4 small red or green chili peppers, to taste
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar
- Juice of 1-2 limes
- 2 tbsp dried shrimp (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Green beans, optional
Instructions
- Put the garlic and chilies in a mortar and pound to a rough paste.
- Add the tomatoes, green beans (if using), palm sugar and dried shrimp and bruise lightly to release the flavors.
- Add the shredded papaya and carrot and keep pounding gently so the ingredients are well mixed and the flavors can develop.
- Add the fish sauce and lime juice and mix everything well.
- Divide the salad among plates and garnish with roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro.
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