Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam) – Dedication to Alex
Recipe by THE YELLOW RICE
A refreshing Thai salad made with green papaya, green beans, cherry tomatoes, toasted peanuts and a tangy dressing of tamarind, lime, fish sauce and dried shrimp. Easy to prepare, perfect for a light meal or as a side.
MediumThaiServes 4
Printable version with shopping checklist
Source Video
50m
Prep
0m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$11.50
Per serving:$2.88
Critical Success Points
- • Cut the papaya into fine julienne (step 1)
- • Pound the ingredients in the mortar without turning them into a puree (step 3)
- • Toss gently to keep the crunch (step 5)
Safety Warnings
- • Handle chilies with care: avoid contact with eyes.
- • Use the mortar and pestle with controlled force to avoid glass shards (if the mortar is glass).
- • Green papaya is raw: wash it well before cutting.
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