Som Tum Recipe
Green papaya with tomato, carrot, peanut and tamarind sauce
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Vegetables
- 1
Prepare the Green Papaya
Peel the green papaya and remove the seeds. Using a grater or a spiralizer, shred the papaya into thin strips and set aside.
- 2
Chop the Tomato
Wash the tomato and chop it into small pieces. Set aside.
- 3
Making the Sauce
- 4
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together the tamarind paste, fish sauce, palm sugar, and lime juice until well combined. Adjust the taste according to preference.
Combining Ingredients
- 5
Mix the Salad
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded papaya, chopped tomato, and grated carrot. Pour the tamarind sauce over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- 6
Add Peanuts and Garnish
Add the peanuts to the salad and mix lightly. Garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced Thai chili according to taste.
Serving
- 7
Serve the Som Tum
Transfer the Som Tum to a serving plate or bowl. Enjoy immediately as a refreshing salad!
