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Som Tum

Cultural Context

Som Tum, originating from northeastern Thailand, is a vibrant green papaya salad that embodies the bold flavors of Thai cuisine. Traditionally enjoyed as a street food staple, it balances spicy, sour, and sweet notes, making it a refreshing dish in Thailand's hot climate. Today, variations of Som Tum can be found globally, with each region adding its unique twist.

THTHside
4 servings
Servings4
1 green papaya
1 carrot
2 ripe tomatoes
1/4 cup dried shrimp
5 cloves garlic
10 bird's eye chili peppers
2 tablespoons fish sauce (Three Crab brand)
Chinese long green beans
peanuts
lime
1

Start by adding 10 bird's eye chili peppers and 5 cloves of garlic into a mortar and pestle.

2

Pound the chili peppers and garlic together until well broken down.

3

Add in peanuts and crush them slightly, mixing them with the garlic and chili.

4

Incorporate 1/4 cup of dried shrimp into the mixture.

5

Squeeze in the juice of limes, mixing it into the other ingredients.

6

Add 2 ripe tomatoes, crushing them slightly to release their juice without making a sauce.

7

Mix in sliced Chinese long green beans with the other ingredients.

8

Gradually add in shredded green papaya, mixing it in batches to infuse the flavors.

9

Thoroughly mix all ingredients together until well combined.

10

Refrigerate the mixture for about 2 hours to marinate before serving.

Equipment Needed

mortar and pestle

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

peanuts

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