Som Tam

Som Tam

A vibrant Thai green papaya salad with a perfect balance of spicy, sour, sweet, and salty flavors.

⏱ 15 minServes 2Thai

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded green papaya
  • 2 Thai red chilies
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon palm sugar
  • 1/2 cup long beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 tablespoons roasted peanuts, crushed
  • 1 lime wedge

Directions

  1. 1Pound garlic and Thai chilies in a mortar and pestle until fragrant.
  2. 2Add long beans and tomatoes, lightly bruise to release flavors.
  3. 3Add shredded green papaya and mix gently.
  4. 4Pour in lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar, then toss everything together.
  5. 5Transfer to a serving plate and top with crushed roasted peanuts.
  6. 6Serve immediately with lime wedge on the side.

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