Spicy Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam)

Name: Spicy Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 600 g Green papaya; 200 g tomatoes; 100 g green beans; 60 g peanuts; 10 g Thai chilies; 20 g garlic; 60 ml lime juice; 40 ml fish sauce; 30 g palm sugar

A classic Thai salad with shredded green papaya, tomatoes, green beans, peanuts, and a spicy lime dressing.

Total: 50 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 135
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 5 g
Carbs: 18 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Green papaya600 g
tomatoes200 g
green beans100 g
peanuts60 g
Thai chilies10 g
garlic20 g
lime juice60 ml
fish sauce40 ml
palm sugar30 g

Method

6 steps

Shred the green papaya into thin strips.
In a mortar, pound the garlic and Thai chilies until crushed.
Add the green beans to the mortar and lightly bruise them.
Add the palm sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce to the mortar, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded papaya, tomatoes, and the dressing mixture.
Toss well to coat, then top with crushed peanuts before serving.