Som Tum Kung Recipe
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
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
- 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
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, mix lime juice, palm sugar, and finely chopped Thai chili. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- 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
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your Som Tum Kung!


