THAI GREEN PAPAYA SALAD (SOM TUM) WITH GRILLED THAI SHRIMP
Steps:
- Peel the papaya (I use a standard vegetable peeler), then slice papaya in half and scoop out black, slippery round seeds and some of the stringy flesh, but be careful not to scoop into good, firm flesh for the salad. Shred the papaya on a mandoline or a box grater. Set aside. Snip off the tips of the green beans. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat and add the beans. Cook until crisp tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and quickly add the beans to ice water. Cut the beans in half, about 2-inches in length and add them to a large bowl. In a large mixing bowl whisk the lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar, until the sugar is dissolved. Mix in the shredded papaya, green beans and carrots until well coated (I like to use tongs for this). Toss in the cilantro, mint, and dried shrimp. Then mix in the hot chiles, to taste. Let salad stand for 20 minutes or up to 2 hours, covered in the refrigerator.
- Before serving, mix in most of the crushed peanuts, reserving a few tablespoons for garnish. When serving, mound the salad in center of a plate and sprinkle the remaining peanuts on top. The dish can be served on its own, or with Thai Grilled Shrimp and Thai jasmine or sticky rice, or with steamed vermicelli-rice noodles.
- Preheat grill to medium heat. In a large bowl whisk all the marinade ingredients together. Add the shrimp and let marinate for up to 1 hour. Grill the shrimp 4 to 6 minutes each side until they begin to curl, get pink in color and firm up. Do not over cook or they will get rubbery. Brush the shrimp with the marinade during grilling. Put the remaining marinade in a small saucepan and bring to boil over high heat. Cook the marinade for at least 2 minutes and serve it as a sauce on the side. Serve the shrimp with the papaya salad. Cook's Note: This marinade/sauce is great with chicken thighs and pork tenderloin. If using chicken or pork then double the marinade recipe, marinate for 4 hours, and grill accordingly.
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Sehrish Zulfiqar
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so customizable. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Bilan Bashka
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
MD SABID HASAN
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and refreshing.
Nott Badd
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover grilled shrimp.
Bibi Aisha Khan
[email protected]This salad is the perfect balance of flavors and textures. I highly recommend it.
Kamilia Samman
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of green papaya, but this salad changed my mind. It's so delicious!
pierre nobles
[email protected]This salad is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.
Lalik Rokey
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this salad again and again.
G Babu
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet, sour, and salty in this salad. The grilled shrimp is also cooked perfectly.
Tanzeel Awan
[email protected]This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.
nonhlanhla mpofu
[email protected]I've been making this salad for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The grilled shrimp is a must-have addition.
prince jhaa
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures.
Ernestina Pokuaa
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. The salad was light and refreshing, and the grilled shrimp was cooked perfectly.
Candice Boston
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but this salad was surprisingly mild. The flavors were well-balanced, and the grilled shrimp added a nice touch of sweetness.
Israfilkhanraju Israfilkhanraju
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy. The grilled shrimp is also cooked perfectly.
Rian Mesh
[email protected]I've tried many green papaya salad recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of flavors and textures is perfect, and the grilled shrimp is a great addition.
Sohil Mehar
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredibly balanced, and the grilled shrimp added a nice touch of smokiness. I'll definitely be making this again.