THAI GREEN PAPAYA SALAD (SOM TAM)

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Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Side

Yield 4 People

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cups shredded green papaya
4 medium red and green Serrano chilies (to taste)
2 large cloves garlic, skinned
1 cup green or string beans, cut in 1" pieces
6 cherry tomatoes, cut each in half
2 tsp. ground peanuts
2 Tbsp small dried shrimps
Cabbage and Iceberg lettuce leaves
Dressing:
5 Tbsp lime juice
3 Tbsp. fish sauce
3 Tbsp. sugar
4 Tbsp. finely ground dried shrimps
Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

Steps:

  • Using a mortar and pestle, pound chilies and garlic to course texture. Add papaya, green beans, tomatoe and pound 1-2 minutes longer, mixing with a spoon while pounding. Add dried shrimps, peanuts, dressing and mix well. Serve immediately with cabbage and lettuce leaves. Goes well with Thai style BBQ chicken and steamed sticky rice.

Li Ly
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much lime juice.


Sumon Hasan
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This recipe was a waste of time and ingredients. The salad was not good at all.


Shahnawaz abbasi
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The instructions in this recipe were a bit confusing. I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my salad didn't turn out as expected.


Pavez Khan
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more lime juice and fish sauce.


Stanley Josiah
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I'm sure it would be perfect for those who enjoy a little heat.


Hammad Armani
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The green papaya adds a unique texture and flavor that I really enjoyed.


Gsjsh ShamshN
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This salad is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. I can't get enough of it!


sayel miah
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but the flavors are so complex and delicious.


Hashmi saab Saab
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This som tam recipe is a great way to use up leftover green papaya. The salad is also a good source of vitamins and minerals.


Wanid Khan
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so flavorful and the salad is so refreshing.


Shahzaib Sahi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out great! I especially liked the addition of the peanuts and shrimp.


Salman awasali
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I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but this salad was surprisingly delicious. The green papaya and tomatoes added a nice sweetness that balanced out the heat.


Jimmy Smith
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This som tam recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of flavors was incredible, and the salad had just the right amount of heat. My guests were raving about it.