THAI GREEN PAPAYA SALAD (SOM TAM)

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Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Side

Yield 4 People

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cups shredded green papaya
4 medium red and green Serrano chilies (to taste)
2 large cloves garlic, skinned
1 cup green or string beans, cut in 1" pieces
6 cherry tomatoes, cut each in half
2 tsp. ground peanuts
2 Tbsp small dried shrimps
Cabbage and Iceberg lettuce leaves
Dressing:
5 Tbsp lime juice
3 Tbsp. fish sauce
3 Tbsp. sugar
4 Tbsp. finely ground dried shrimps
Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

Steps:

  • Using a mortar and pestle, pound chilies and garlic to course texture. Add papaya, green beans, tomatoe and pound 1-2 minutes longer, mixing with a spoon while pounding. Add dried shrimps, peanuts, dressing and mix well. Serve immediately with cabbage and lettuce leaves. Goes well with Thai style BBQ chicken and steamed sticky rice.

Cybertronic_SA
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This salad is a staple in my household. We love the spicy, tangy flavor and the way it pairs with grilled meats and fish.


Lilien Gergely
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The flavors are amazing and it's a great dish to serve at a party.


AddyLifeOfficial
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp. I also like to add some chopped cashews or peanuts for extra crunch.


Spinman
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I love the addition of the green beans to this salad. It adds a nice crunch and makes the salad more filling.


Lhuentse monk བདེ་ཆེན་རང་གྲོལ།
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This salad was easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.


Elda Ahmeti
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This salad was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I think next time I'll use less chili peppers.


Gbonwei David
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy. It's the perfect summer dish.


Abdulla Hazari
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I'm not usually a fan of papaya, but this salad was delicious! The dressing is amazing and really brings out the flavor of the papaya. I'll definitely be making this again.


Barkat Khan
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This is one of my favorite Thai dishes. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's also a great way to use up green papaya, which can be hard to find in some stores.


RABBI Sk
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This green papaya salad was a hit at my dinner party! It was the perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy. I especially loved the addition of the peanuts and tomatoes, which added a nice crunch and freshness to the dish.