Southern Thai Sour Curry Recipe (Gaeng Som) | Thai Girl in the Kitchen

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option while canned tuna is economical.

tamarind paste

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar tanginess, while vinegar is often more accessible.

Peel the green papaya and rinse it.

Roll-cut the papaya into slices.

If using tamarind pulp, add 4-5 tbsp of lukewarm water to it and let it sit.

Squeeze enough lime juice for around 2 tbsp.

Add 1/2 tbsp of palm sugar to balance flavors.

Make a Thai style omelette using 1 egg and a tiny bit of fish sauce, frying it in hot oil.

In a pot, add water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.

Once boiling, add 2 tbsp of Gaeng-Som curry paste, 4 tbsp tamarind paste, a tiny bit of salt, and 1/2 tbsp of palm sugar, and 1 tbsp fish sauce.

Add the green papaya and cook for 7-8 minutes until it becomes transparent.

Once the papaya is cooked, add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes until done.

Turn off the heat and add lime juice, mixing well.

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