Amazing Thailand Uptown's Somtam Papaya Salad | Thai Food in America Recipes

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce is easier to find and offers a similar umami flavor.

green papaya

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Zucchini provides a similar crunch and is more accessible.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener that adds flavor.

Thai bird's eye chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: red chili flakes

Jalapeño offers heat, while red chili flakes are widely available.

Prepare the green papaya by peeling it and shredding it.

Squeeze whole limes into the mixture, including the skin for added flavor.

Pound the garlic and lime together in a mortar and pestle.

Add the fermented fish sauce to the mixture for flavor.

Serve the salad with cabbage on the side to balance the spice.

Cooking Techniques

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