Som Tum (papaya Salad) Recipe
Shredded fresh Papaya Made Inside a Clay Bowl, Mixed with Thai Chili, Lime Juice & Tomatoes
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Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Prepare the Green Beans
Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Add them to the bowl with the shredded papaya.
- 3
Prepare the Tomatoes
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the papaya and green beans.
Mixing
- 4
Make the Dressing
In a separate small bowl, combine lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, and Thai chili peppers. Mash the ingredients together with a pestle or a fork until the sugar dissolves and the chili is well distributed.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Pour the dressing over the papaya salad mixture in the clay bowl. Use a spoon to gently mix everything together, ensuring the papaya, beans, and tomatoes are well coated with the dressing.
Serving
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Top the salad with roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light meal.