Som Tum (thai Green Papaya Salad)
Som Tum, also known as Thai Green Papaya Salad, is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is a staple in Thai cuisine. This salad is a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, making it a popular choice for a light and healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded green papaya
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2-3 Thai chilies, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts
Instructions
- In a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic and Thai chilies together.
- Add the shredded green papaya and cherry tomatoes to the mortar and gently pound to bruise the vegetables.
- Add lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar to the mortar and mix well.
- Transfer the salad to a serving plate and garnish with roasted peanuts.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Mortar and pestle Serving plate
Tools
Knife Cutting board Measuring spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the Som Tum with sticky rice and grilled chicken for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a milder flavor, remove the seeds from the Thai chilies before adding them to the salad.
Cost
$10