Som tum thai green papaya salad recipe
Som Tum Thai Green Papaya Salad recipe
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About this recipe
In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.som tum, also known as Thai green papaya salad, is a refreshing and vibrant dish that originates from Thailand. This recipe combines the crunchiness of shredded green papaya with the tangy flavors of lime juice, fish sauce, and chili peppers. The salad is then further enhanced with the addition of peanuts, tomatoes, and green beans, creating a perfect balance of textures and tastes. It is a popular street food in Thailand and is enjoyed for its bold and spicy flavors.
Keywords: Som tum, Thai cuisine, green papaya, refreshing, spicy.
som tum thai green papaya salad recipe details
Ingredients
| 1 | green papaya, shredded |
| 2 clove(s) | garlic, cut into 3 pieces |
| 6 | chilies, (or less to taste), cut into 3 pieces |
| 2 | small tomatoes, cut into 4 pieces |
| 60 g | long beans, cut into 2 cm pieces |
| 4 tbsp | tamarind juice, (should be thick) |
| 4 tbsp | lemon juice |
| 2 tbsp | sugar |
| 2 tbsp | peanuts, minced |
| some | cucumber |
| some | Chinese cabbage, optional |
Instructions
Divide all ingredients into two batches.Put garlic and chillies into a mortar and pound into a paste. Add long beans, pound roughly. Then add shredded papaya, pound and stir with the pestle and a spoon.
Add tamarind juice, lemon juice, and sugar, stir well, add peanuts. Set aside and prepare the second portion, then mix both batches well. Put on a plate and decorate with cucumber slices and Chinese cabbage (optional).
This salad can be served with Thai BBQ chicken and sticky rice.
Preparation time:
ca. 40 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a
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