Som Tam Thai (Green Papaya Salad)

Som Tam Thai (Green Papaya Salad)

🟡 Medium

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded green papaya
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-2 Thai red chilies, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon palm sugar
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup long beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, crushed
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a large mortar and pestle, lightly bruise the garlic and chilies together
  2. 2
    Add the long beans and gently pound to release flavors without crushing completely
  3. 3
    Add the palm sugar and continue to lightly mix
  4. 4
    Add the shredded green papaya and gently toss with the mixture, pressing lightly
  5. 5
    Add the cherry tomatoes and continue to gently mix
  6. 6
    Pour in the lime juice and fish sauce, tossing everything together gently
  7. 7
    Transfer to a serving plate and top with crushed peanuts
  8. 8
    Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side
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