Thai Green Papaya Salad: A Symphony of Spices, Sweetness, and Tang

Green papaya salad also called Som Tum ส้มตำ is a spicy, sweet, and tangy salad made from shredded unripe papaya. The salad is very commonly available and popular in Thailand.
October 30, 2021 1 Comment

CategoryDifficultyBeginner

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time15 minsTotal Time15 mins

 2 Garlic cloves , crushed
 2 Thai red chili, crushed ( add as per taste)
 ½ tbsp Palm Sugar
 1 tbsp Dried shrimp
 3 tbsp Roasted Peanuts
 1 cup Raw Papaya, julienned
 ½ cup Cherry Tomatoes
 3 Snake Beans
 2 tbsp Lime juice
 2 tsp Tamarind pulp (optional)
 1.50 tbsp Fish sauce

1

In a large mortar and pestle, pound garlic and chilies until they are finely crushed.

2

Add palm sugar and smash with the pestle until it turns into a wet paste and is completely dissolved.

3

Add long beans and crush them lightly.

4

Add dried shrimp and peanuts. Pound and crush the peanuts slightly.

5

Add fish sauce, tamarind juice, and lime juice. Add the squeezed lime skin into the mortar. Stir and combine them with a large spoon.

6

Add shredded papaya and tomatoes. Keep pounding and mixing then with a spoon. Don't over crush the tomatoes.

7

Thai Papaya Salad is now ready. Enjoy!

Thai Green Papaya Salad

Ingredients

 2 Garlic cloves , crushed
 2 Thai red chili, crushed ( add as per taste)
 ½ tbsp Palm Sugar
 1 tbsp Dried shrimp
 3 tbsp Roasted Peanuts
 1 cup Raw Papaya, julienned
 ½ cup Cherry Tomatoes
 3 Snake Beans
 2 tbsp Lime juice
 2 tsp Tamarind pulp (optional)
 1.50 tbsp Fish sauce

Directions

1

In a large mortar and pestle, pound garlic and chilies until they are finely crushed.

2

Add palm sugar and smash with the pestle until it turns into a wet paste and is completely dissolved.

3

Add long beans and crush them lightly.

4

Add dried shrimp and peanuts. Pound and crush the peanuts slightly.

5

Add fish sauce, tamarind juice, and lime juice. Add the squeezed lime skin into the mortar. Stir and combine them with a large spoon.

6

Add shredded papaya and tomatoes. Keep pounding and mixing then with a spoon. Don't over crush the tomatoes.

7

Thai Papaya Salad is now ready. Enjoy!

Thai Papaya Salad
IngredientsDirections

Main Ingredients

  • Garlic Cloves: Adds a pungent and aromatic flavor to the salad.
  • Thai Red Chili: Provides spiciness to the dish. Adjust the quantity based on your spice preference.
  • Palm Sugar: Adds sweetness to balance the spicy and tangy flavors.
  • Dried Shrimp: Brings a savory and seafood flavor to the salad.
  • Roasted Peanuts: Provides a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
  • Raw Papaya: The main ingredient, shredded raw papaya gives the salad its characteristic texture and freshness.
  • Cherry Tomatoes: Adds sweetness and color to the salad. Avoid over-crushing to maintain their shape.
  • Snake Beans: Adds a crunchy and slightly sweet element to the salad.
  • Lime Juice: Provides acidity and brightness to the dish.
  • Tamarind Pulp: Adds tanginess to the salad. Adjust or omit based on personal preference.
  • Fish Sauce: Enhances the umami and savory notes in the salad.

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