Thai Papaya Salad (Som Tum) Recipe

Som Tum, or Thai papaya salad, is a popular and refreshing dish that is loved for its tangy, spicy, and sweet flavors. It’s a salad made with shredded unripe papaya, cherry tomatoes, green beans, peanuts, and a zesty dressing made with lime juice, fish sauce, and chili peppers. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make Som Tum from scratch, using authentic Thai ingredients and cooking methods. This dish is easy to make and perfect as a side dish or a light and healthy lunch.

Thai Papaya Salad (Som Tum) Recipe

Som Tum is a light and refreshing Thai dish that is perfect for a hot summer day. By using authentic Thai ingredients and cooking methods, you can recreate the flavors of Thailand in your own kitchen. This recipe can be customized to your liking by adjusting the spice level or adding your favorite vegetables. Try this recipe tonight and discover why Som Tum is a beloved Thai classic!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Healthy, Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine Asian, Thai

Servings 4 people

Calories 154 kcal

Equipment

• Mortar & Pestle
• Large Bowl
• Wooden Spoon Or
• Spatula
• Cutting Board
• Knife
• Measuring Cups & Spoons

Ingredients

  

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• 1 Unripe Papaya Small, Peeled And Shredded
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
• 1/2 cup Green Beans Cut Into 1-Inch Pieces
• 1/4 cup Roasted Peanuts Chopped
• 2 Garlic Cloves Minced
• 2 Thai Bird Chilies Minced (Adjust According To Spice Preference)
• 2 tbsp Fish Sauce
• 2 tbsp Lime Juice
• 1 tbsp Palm Sugar
• 1 tbsp Dried Shrimp Optional
• Salt To Taste

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Instructions

 

• In a mortar, pound the garlic and chili peppers until they are well mashed.
• Add the green beans to the mortar and pound lightly to bruise the beans.
• Add the cherry tomatoes to the mortar and pound lightly to release their juices.
• Add the palm sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice to the mortar and mix until well combined.
• Add the shredded papaya to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the papaya and mix well.
• Add the chopped peanuts and dried shrimp (if using) to the bowl and mix well.
• Taste the salad and add salt if needed.
• Serve the Som Tum immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 663mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11g

Keyword healthy, Papaya Salad, salad, Som Tum, Thai Papaya Salad, Thai Salad

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