Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad)

Som Tum is a refreshing Thai salad made from shredded green papaya, mixed with a zesty dressing of lime and fish sauce, enhanced by the crunch of peanuts and the heat of chilies. It’s a vibrant dish that balances sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors beautifully.

Thai · 20 min · 2 servings · jonas74

Ingredients

• 300 g green papaya, shredded
• 50 g carrot, shredded
• 100 g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 50 g green beans, cut into 3 cm pieces
• 50 g peanuts, roasted
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp palm sugar
• 2 bird's eye chilies, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded green papaya and carrot.
2. Add the green beans and cherry tomatoes to the bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, garlic, and chopped chilies until the sugar dissolves.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to combine.
5. Add the roasted peanuts and give it a final gentle mix.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice or fish sauce to preference.
7. Serve immediately in a traditional Thai bowl, garnished with extra peanuts and a lime wedge.

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