Jul 13 2026
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Papaya Salads (som Tom) Recipe

Inspired by Magic Kitchen
Time30m
Serves4

Shredded carrots and green papaya, tomato, and garlic mixed in spicy sauce.

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Dressing Ingredients

Method

Preparation of Salad

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Using a shredder or a grater, shred the green papaya and carrots. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Other Ingredients

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl. Trim the green beans and cut them into 1-inch pieces, then add them to the bowl as well.

  3. 3

    Mince the Garlic

    Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Add the minced garlic to the bowl with the vegetables.

  4. 4

    Add Crushed Peanuts

    Sprinkle the crushed peanuts over the salad mixture.

Preparation of Dressing

  1. 5

    Mix the Dressing

    In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, and chili flakes. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved.

Combine Everything

  1. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss everything together until well combined. Make sure all ingredients are evenly coated.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Transfer the salad to a serving platter and enjoy immediately. Optionally, garnish with additional crushed peanuts or lime wedges.

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