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Authentic Thai Papaya Salad (Som Tam)
This easy Thai papaya salad is made with crisp vegetables and a tangy, spicy dressing. It’s gluten-free, low-carb, and full of authentic flavor.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 chilies (to taste)
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts
- 3 yard long beans (cut into 1–2 inch pieces)
- 1½ tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 4 cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 cup green papaya (shredded)
Instructions
- 1
Shred the green papaya, halve the tomatoes, and cut the long beans into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
In a large mortar and pestle, lightly pound the garlic and chilies just until broken down.
- 3
Add peanuts plus long beans and gently pound to bruise them while keeping some crunch.
- 4
Add sugar, fish sauce, and fresh lime juice. Mix and pound lightly to blend the flavors.
- 5
Add shredded papaya and tomatoes. Use a spoon to toss while pounding gently, just enough to soften and combine everything.