Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam)

Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam)

🟡 Medium

Ingredients

  • 1 medium green papaya, shredded
  • 2 fresh red chilies, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 handful long beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon palm sugar
  • 3 tablespoons roasted peanuts, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon dried shrimp (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1
    Pound garlic and chilies together in a mortar until roughly crushed.
  2. 2
    Add long beans and tomatoes, gently bruise them without completely breaking them down.
  3. 3
    Add the shredded papaya and toss gently.
  4. 4
    Pour in lime juice, fish sauce, and dissolve the palm sugar.
  5. 5
    Toss everything together until well combined.
  6. 6
    Top with crushed peanuts and dried shrimp if using.
  7. 7
    Serve immediately on a bed of lettuce or with sticky rice on the side.
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