Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsNan Thai Fine DiningSom Tum Kung Recipe

Som Tum Kung Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Grilled Tiger Prawns over shredded papaya, romaine lettuce with spicy Thai Chili, tomatoes, crushed peanuts, carrots, green beans, lime juice and palm sugar

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Prawns

    In a bowl, marinate the tiger prawns with olive oil, lime juice, and fish sauce. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Grill the Prawns

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated prawns for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Salad Base

    In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded green papaya, chopped romaine lettuce, chopped tomatoes, shredded carrots, and trimmed green beans. Toss them together.

  4. 4

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, mix lime juice, palm sugar, and finely chopped Thai chili. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Dish

    Pour the dressing over the salad base and toss well to combine. Transfer the salad to a serving plate, top with grilled tiger prawns, and sprinkle with crushed peanuts.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Som Tum Kung!

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