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.

Som Tum (thai Green Papaya Salad)

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

  1. In a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic and Thai chilies together.
  2. Add the shredded green papaya and cherry tomatoes to the mortar and gently pound to bruise the vegetables.
  3. Add lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar to the mortar and mix well.
  4. 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