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Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)

A delicious full flavored Thai green papaya salad aka "som tum" with various flavors of hot, salty, sweet and sour for the perfect balance and bite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Assembly15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: green papaya salad
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 272kcal

Ingredients

Papaya Salad

  • 2 cups shredded green papaya
  • 2 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 2 Tb dried shrimp chopped
  • 5-6 long green beans or regular green beans, quickly blanched
  • ¼ cup roasted peanuts
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes cut in half

Salad Dressing

Instructions

  • First cook the green beans if you haven't already. Place them in boiling water for about 20 seconds and then remove them to an ice water bowl to stop the cooking. Drain and reserve to the side.
  • In a large bowl, add the peanuts, garlic, dried shrimp and green beans. Use a muddler to press all the ingredients together. Alternatively, you can also use a large mortar and pestle or just your hands.
  • Next add in the papaya and tomatoes and continue to press everything together, making sure all the ingredients are mixed evenly.
  • Add all the dressing ingredients to the salad mixture. Continue to press and incorporate all the flavors. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary.
  • Place salad in bowls and top with additional roasted peanuts and dried shrimp.

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 2085mg | Potassium: 618mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1629IU | Vitamin C: 108mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 3mg