Som Tum Gai Yang Recipe
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Ingredients
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For Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad)
For Gai Yang (Grilled Chicken)
Method
For Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad)
- 1
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded green papaya, shredded carrot, halved cherry tomatoes, and cut green beans.
- 2
Make the Dressing
In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, minced garlic, and smashed Thai bird chilies until the sugar is dissolved.
- 3
Combine and Toss
Pour the dressing over the salad base and toss well to combine. Adjust seasoning with extra lime juice or fish sauce if desired.
- 4
Garnish
Sprinkle the crushed roasted peanuts on top and mix gently before serving.
For Gai Yang (Grilled Chicken)
- 5
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix together minced garlic, minced coriander root, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, lime juice, and vegetable oil to create a marinade. Add the chicken thighs and coat them well. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- 6
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 7
- 8
Rest and Serve
Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve alongside the Som Tum salad.