Green Papaya Salad
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Green Papaya Salad
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Thai papaya salad, also called Som Tam or Som Tum, is a popular and delicious salad made with shredded green papaya and has a mix of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy tastes. Learn how to make this green papaya salad, and where to find the ingredients in this recipe guide.
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Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic
- 1-2 red Thai bird's eye chilies
- 2 tablespoons dried shrimp
- Thai palm sugar to taste
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
- 6 oz (170g) green papaya strands
- 6 cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
- 1/3 cup long green beans cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) lengths
- fresh lime juice to taste
- fish sauce to taste
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Instructions
- Pound the garlic and bird’s eye chilies until they form a smooth paste.
- Add the dried shrimp and pound until the pieces are broken up, but not completely pulverized.
- Add the palm sugar (cut into small pieces), maybe 2-3 teaspoons at first. More to taste later.
- Add the peanuts and lightly pound them until they are broken into tiny pieces, but be careful not to crush them into a thick paste.
- Add the green beans and crush them with the mortar until they’re splitting and lightly bruised.
- Add the papaya and tomatoes, then pound them gently to bruise them. The goal is to crush the tomatoes slightly so they release their juices, enhancing both flavor and color.
- Add a couple of teaspoons of fish sauce and a couple of teaspoons of lime juice to the mix.
- Have a large spoon in one hand to help flip things over and scrape down the sides of the mortar, while using your other hand to pound away with the pestle.
- Continue pounding and flipping for a few seconds. Add more fish sauce, lime juice, or palm sugar as needed.
- Dish out and serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose the Right Papaya: Pick a firm, green papaya. It should be hard and green, not soft or yellow.
- Adjust Spiciness: Start with a little bit of Thai bird’s eye chili and add more if you want it spicier.
- Prepare Ingredients Early: Shred the papaya and make the dressing ahead of time. Mix everything together just before serving.
- Balance Flavors: Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad. Make sure it’s balanced with sweet, sour (lime juice), salty (fish sauce), and spicy flavors.
- Add Crunch: Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top for a crunchy texture. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or Thai basil.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2people
Calories
209kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
169mg
(56%)
Sodium
613mg
(26%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2people | |
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 169mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 613mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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