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.
Peel the green papaya and carrot then shred them into thin strips.
Crush garlic and chilies with a mortar and pestle.
Add palm sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice to the garlic and chilies, and mix well to dissolve the sugar.
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.
Toss in the roasted peanuts and dried shrimp, mix well.
Serve immediately with additional wedges of lime if desired.
