Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 3
Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)
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Prep

30 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

1 large garlic cloves or 2 small garlic cloves , peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dry-roasted salted peanuts , more for garnish
2 fresh bird chilies or 2 serrano chilies , sliced
1/2 teaspoon raw sugar or 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1 tablespoon dried shrimp ( optional )
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 -2 tablespoon fish sauce , to taste ( nam pla )
2 1 large round tomatoes ( coarsely chopped ) or 8 grape tomatoes ( coarsely chopped )
1/2 lb long beans , trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths ( optional )
1 papaya , small to medium , green and unripe ( see Note )
lettuce , for serving ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
150
Sugar
9g
Fat
8g
Green Papaya Salad, also known as Som Tum, is a traditional Thai dish that is popular all over Southeast Asia. Made with shredded green papaya, tomatoes, long beans, garlic, chilies, and peanuts, this salad is bursting with bold flavors and textures. It's typically served as a side dish with grilled meats or seafood, or as a light meal on its own. The dish is often customizable to individual tastes, with variations in the level of spiciness, sweetness, and sourness. The use of green papaya, which is picked before it ripens and gives the salad its crisp texture, also makes it a refreshing and healthy option.

Instructions

1.Crush garlic and chilies with salt and peanuts in a mortar or food processor.
2.Add sugar, dried shrimp, lime juice, and fish sauce and stir to dissolve the sugar.
3.Add tomatoes and beans and gently bruise with a pestle or stir with a spoon to release juices and flavors.
4.Peel the papaya and cut it in half lengthwise. Remove seeds. Cut the flesh crosswise into thin slices. Add to the mortar and bruise or stir gently to mix everything.
5.Taste and adjust the seasoning with more lime juice, sugar, or fish sauce as needed. Serve with lettuce or sticky rice, if desired.

PROS

Fresh, healthy, and packed with flavor, this Green Papaya Salad is perfect as a light meal or side dish.

It’s vegan and gluten-free, and the ingredients are easy to find in most grocery stores.

CONS

Some people may find the dish too spicy or salty, and the preparation can take some time and effort.

Green papaya can also be difficult to find in some areas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Papayas are high in fiber, vitamins C and A, and potassium. Eating papaya supports digestion, immune function, and heart health. The salad also contains garlic and chilies, which have anti-inflammatory properties and can help boost the metabolism. However, be mindful of the amount of fish sauce used, as it can be high in sodium.

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