Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam)

Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam)

🟡 Medium

Ingredients

1 medium green papaya, shredded
1 cup long beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Thai bird's eye chilies
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon palm sugar
¼ cup roasted peanuts, crushed
2 tablespoons dried shrimp, optional

Instructions

1

In a large mortar, gently pound garlic and chilies together until fragrant.
2

Add long beans and tomatoes, lightly bruise to release flavors.
3

Add shredded papaya and toss gently to combine.
4

Add lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar; mix well.
5

Transfer to a serving plate and top with crushed peanuts and dried shrimp.
6

Serve immediately while fresh and crisp.

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