Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBangkok Bistro FWSomtum (papaya Salad) Recipe

Somtum (papaya Salad) Recipe

Inspired by Bangkok Bistro FW
Time30m
Serves4

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. 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. 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. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the julienned green papaya, carrot, long beans, cherry tomatoes, and crushed peanuts.

  4. 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. 5

    Serve

    Serve immediately, garnished with additional crushed peanuts if desired.

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