Som Tam – Green Papaya Salad

Som Tam – Green Papaya Salad

🟡 Medium

Ingredients

  • 1 medium green papaya, shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 fresh Thai red chilies
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon palm sugar
  • 1/4 cup long beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a large mortar and pestle, gently pound the garlic and chilies together until fragrant, being careful not to crush them completely.
  2. 2
    Add the long beans and cherry tomatoes, lightly bruising them to release their juices.
  3. 3
    Add the shredded green papaya and gently toss everything together.
  4. 4
    Add the lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar, then mix thoroughly with a gentle pounding and tossing motion until well combined.
  5. 5
    Transfer to a serving plate and top with crushed roasted peanuts.
  6. 6
    Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
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