Som Tam (papaya Salad) Recipe
SPICY. Thai style fresh papaya salad, known also by the common name “Som Tam”. Fresh papaya, garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, peanuts, and tomatoes, served on a bed of iceberg lettuce. add (5) grilled shrimp $17
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the shredded green papaya, minced garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, and grated palm sugar. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Add the Vegetables
Gently fold in the halved cherry tomatoes, crushed peanuts, and chopped iceberg lettuce. If desired, add finely chopped red chili for extra spice.
- 3
Serve
Transfer the salad to a serving plate and top with grilled shrimp. Garnish with additional crushed peanuts if desired.
