Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSiamSom Tum 🌶️ Recipe

Som Tum 🌶️ Recipe

Inspired by Siam
Time20m
Serves4

Northern Thai style salad made with shredded green papaya and tomatoes served with garlic, lime juice and tamarind juice dressing, topped with peanuts.

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dressing

    In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, lime juice, tamarind juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chili flakes. Mix well until sugar is dissolved.

  2. 2

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine shredded green papaya, halved cherry tomatoes, and cut green beans.

  3. 3

    Mix Salad and Dressing

    Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to combine.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Top with crushed peanuts before serving. Enjoy your Som Tum!

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