Refreshing Thai Som Tam

Name: Refreshing Thai Som Tam
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 green papaya; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup green beans; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts; 2 cloves garlic; 1 Thai chili; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon palm sugar

Classic Spicy Papaya Salad

A vibrant and zesty Thai salad featuring crunchy green papaya, tangy lime, and a hint of spice for a refreshing taste.

30 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Salad

1 green papaya

peeled and julienned

1 cup cherry tomatoes

halved

1/2 cup green beans

cut into 1-inch pieces

1/4 cup roasted peanuts

roughly chopped

For the Dressing

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 Thai chili

sliced

2 tablespoons fish sauce

2 tablespoons lime juice

freshly squeezed

1 tablespoon palm sugar

grated

Preparation

Prepping the Vegetables

Julienne & Soak Papaya

Julienne the green papaya and soak it in cold water for 5 minutes to keep it crisp.

Prepare Cherry Tomatoes

Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.

Trim & Blanch Green Beans

Trim and cut the green beans into 1-inch pieces. Blanch them for 2 minutes and cool immediately in ice water.

Making the Dressing

Crush Garlic & Chili

In a mortar and pestle, gently crush the garlic and Thai chili.

Using a mortar and pestle will enhance the flavors by releasing essential aromas from the ingredients. Be careful when handling Thai chili; wash your hands immediately after to avoid irritation.

Combine Dressing Ingredients

Add the fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar, and mix until the sugar is dissolved completely.

Adjust Seasoning

Taste and adjust seasoning according to your preference.

Adjust the number of chilies based on your spice tolerance to enjoy this dish to the fullest.

Cooking Process

Mixing

Combine the papaya with tomatoes and green beans in a large bowl and toss lightly.

Dressing the Salad

Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently to combine all ingredients well.

Finishing Touches

Sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts on top before serving.

Plating & Serving