Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPaadeeSom Tum Pla Rah (issan Style) Recipe

Som Tum Pla Rah (issan Style) Recipe

Inspired by Paadee
Time20m
Serves4

papaya salad, thai eggplant, green beans, tomato, garlic, thai chili in pla rah dressing

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Julienne the green papaya, chop the Thai eggplant, trim the green beans, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, mix the Pla Rah, lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, add the prepared vegetables. Mince the garlic and finely chop the Thai chili peppers. Add these to the bowl.

  4. 4

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss well to combine all flavors.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Transfer the salad to a serving dish and enjoy fresh.

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