Authentic Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam) Recipe

Name: Authentic Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam) Recipe
Total time: 35 mins
Ingredients: 0.25 cup peanuts; 2 Thai chiles, chopped; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon dried shrimp; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 2 medium limes, juiced; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 medium papaya - peeled, seeded, and sliced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 0.5 medium carrot, peeled and shredded; 0.25 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces; salt and ground black pepper to taste

This refreshing green papaya salad (Som Tam Malakor) is a light and satisfying dish, perfect for a healthy meal. Customize the heat level to your preference by adding extra chiles. This versatile recipe can be easily adapted to suit your individual tastes, making it a delicious and personalized experience.

Total time35 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield2

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the peanuts evenly on a baking sheet.
Toast the peanuts in the preheated oven until they are fragrant and have a beautiful golden color, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Allow them to cool for about 5 minutes.
Using a mortar and pestle or a food processor, grind together the peanuts, Thai chiles, garlic, dried shrimp, and sugar until well combined. Stir in the fresh lime juice and savory fish sauce to create the dressing.
In a large bowl, toss the shredded green papaya, juicy tomatoes, crisp carrot, and crunchy green beans with the flavorful peanut dressing. Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 242 kcal
Fat Content: 10 g
Fiber Content: 7 g
Sugar Content: 17 g
Sodium Content: 1126 mg
Protein Content: 9 g
Cholesterol Content: 5 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 37 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g