Thai Green Papaya Salad aka Som Tam

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 16
Thai Green Papaya Salad aka Som Tam
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Prep

20 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

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Ingredients

300 g julienned really green unripe papayas
3 tomatoes , wedges
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon dried shrimp , fried with little oil
8 fresh birds eye chiles , sliced
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar or 1 tablespoon palm sugar
1 tablespoon roasted peanuts , pounded coarsely
1 tablespoon roasted cashew nuts
fresh long beans , cut into 2 inch
cabbage

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
120
Sugar
8g
Fat
3g
Som Tam or Thai Green Papaya Salad is a classic dish in Thai cuisine. This salad is a perfect balance of sour, spicy, and sweet flavors. It is traditionally eaten with sticky rice and grilled meat. This salad is not only delicious but also healthy. It's low in calories and high in fiber and vitamins, making it an excellent choice for those who are watching their weight or looking to add more vegetables to their diet.

Instructions

1.Wash and clean the unripe papaya, garlic, tomatoes, long beans, and cabbage. Peel the unripe papaya and julienne it. Cut the long beans into 2-inch pieces. Cut the cabbage into small pieces.
2.In a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic and chilies.
3.Add the dried shrimp to the mortar and pound them together.
4.Season with fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar or palm sugar. Mix everything together.
5.Add the julienned papaya, long beans, and cabbage. Toss it well.
6.Add the tomatoes and crush them slightly. Toss again.
7.Add the roasted peanuts and cashew nuts. Mix well and serve.

PROS

Thai Green Papaya Salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that’s perfect for summer.
This salad is packed with vitamins and minerals and is low in calories.

It’s also gluten-free and can be easily made vegan by omitting the dried shrimp and fish sauce.

CONS

This salad can be quite spicy for those who are sensitive to heat.

Some might find the texture of the julienned papaya to be a bit crunchy and tough.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Thai Green Papaya Salad is rich in nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Unripe papaya is rich in enzymes that aid digestion and can help ease constipation.
The salad also contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds which may help to reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

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