Somtum (papaya Salad) Recipe
Chicken Drumsticks | Green Papaya | Carrot | Long Bean | Cherry Tomato | Peanuts | Garlic | Lime | Tamarind Paste
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Peel and julienne the green papaya and carrot. Cut the long beans into 2-inch pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- 2
Make the Dressing
In a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic until finely crushed. Add the tamarind paste and juice from one lime, mixing well to create a dressing.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the julienned green papaya, carrot, long beans, cherry tomatoes, and crushed peanuts.
- 4
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and squeeze in the juice of the second lime. Toss everything together until well combined.
- 5
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with additional crushed peanuts if desired.