Non-Veg
Som Tum (Papaya Salad) Recipe
Som Tum is a spicy, sweet, and tangy Thai salad made primarily with shredded green papaya, carrots, and a flavorful dressing. It's a refreshing dish often enjoyed in the hot weather and known for its balance of flavors.
Cook Time15 mins
Servings2
Allergennuts, shellfish, fish
Nutrition Values
Energy120 Cal
Protien5 g
Fat5 g
Carbs18 g
How to Make Som Tum (Papaya Salad)
- 1
Peel the green papaya and carrot then shred them into thin strips.
- 2
Crush garlic and chilies with a mortar and pestle.
- 3
Add palm sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice to the garlic and chilies, and mix well to dissolve the sugar.
- 4
Incorporate the shredded papaya and carrot, tomatoes, and green beans into the mortar (or mixing bowl) and pound gently to bruit the vegetables but still keep them crisp.
- 5
Toss in the roasted peanuts and dried shrimp, mix well.
- 6
Serve immediately with additional wedges of lime if desired.
