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Som Tam (ส้มตำ): Thai Green Papaya Salad
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20 Mintotal
4servings
120kcal
ThaiCuisine
Som Tam (ส้มตำ): Thai Green Papaya Salad
Laura Chen
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20 Minuten
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120
Thai
Salad
Som tam is a fresh, spicy Thai salad of shredded green papaya, carrot, tomatoes, roasted peanuts, fresh herbs and a punchy dressing. It is known for its crunch and its balance of sweet, sour, hot and salty.
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 chilies, 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 (coriander), for garnish
- Green beans (optional)
Instructions
- Put the garlic and chilies in a mortar and pound them to a coarse paste.
- Add the tomatoes, green beans (if using), palm sugar and dried shrimp and bruise them lightly to release their flavor.
- Add the shredded papaya and carrot and keep pounding gently until everything is well mixed and the flavors come together.
- Add the fish sauce and lime juice and toss well.
- Divide the salad between plates and garnish with roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro.
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