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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.

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4 servings
Servings4
2 cups green papaya
3 cloves garlic
2 Thai bird's eye chili
1 cup green beans
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup peanuts

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Peel and julienne the green papaya and carrots into thin strips.

2

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and trim the green beans into 1-inch pieces.

3

In a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic and bird's eye chili until crushed.

4

Add the palm sugar and salt to the mortar, and continue to pound until combined.

5

Pour in the lime juice and fish sauce, mixing well to create the dressing.

6

In a large bowl, combine the julienned papaya, carrots, green beans, and cherry tomatoes.

7

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

8

Add the crushed peanuts and coriander leaves, mixing gently.

9

Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or fish sauce if needed.

10

Serve immediately, garnished with extra peanuts and coriander.

Dietary

gluten-freenut-free

Allergens

peanuts

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