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	Main Ingredients
	2 cups shredded green papaya
	1 small carrot, shredded (optional)
	8 cherry tomatoes, halved
	8 green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
	2 tablespoons roasted peanuts
	3 Thai bird’s eye chilies (adjust to taste)
	2 cloves garlic
	Dressing
	2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
	2 tablespoons lime juice
	1 tablespoon palm sugar (or brown sugar)
	1 tablespoon tamarind juice (optional)

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Som Tam (ส้มตำ)🌿🔥

Name: Som Tam (ส้มตำ)🌿🔥
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 Servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: shredded green papaya: 2 cups; carrot, shredded (optional): 1 small; cherry tomatoes, halved: 8; green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces: 8; roasted peanuts: 2 tablespoons; Thai bird’s eye chilies (adjust to taste): 3; garlic: 2 cloves; fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian): 2 tablespoons; lime juice: 2 tablespoons; palm sugar (or brown sugar): 1 tablespoon; tamarind juice (optional): 1 tablespoon

Spicy, Tangy, and Crunchy Thai Salad

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Cuisine:

Thai

Som Tam (ส้มตำ) is a refreshing and spicy Thai green papaya salad made with shredded green papaya, cherry tomatoes, green beans, peanuts, and a bold dressing of fish sauce, lime juice, chili, and palm sugar. It’s a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, often enjoyed with sticky rice and grilled meats.

15 minutes
Serves 3
Medium

Ingredients

Main Ingredients
2 cups shredded green papaya
1 small carrot, shredded (optional)
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
8 green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons roasted peanuts
3 Thai bird’s eye chilies (adjust to taste)
2 cloves garlic
Dressing
2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon palm sugar (or brown sugar)
1 tablespoon tamarind juice (optional)

Directions

Som Tam (ส้มตำ) is a vibrant and refreshing Thai green papaya salad that perfectly balances sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors. A staple of Northeastern Thai (Isaan) cuisine, this dish is loved for its bold taste and crisp texture. Traditionally made with shredded unripe papaya, cherry tomatoes, green beans, peanuts, and a flavorful dressing of fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, and Thai chilies, Som Tam offers an explosion of flavors in every bite.

This salad is commonly prepared using a mortar and pestle (pok pok) to lightly pound and mix the ingredients, ensuring the flavors infuse deeply while maintaining the crunchy texture of the papaya. It is often served as a side dish with sticky rice (Khao Niew) and grilled meats, making it a delicious and well-rounded meal.

Som Tam has many regional variations, including Som Tam Thai (sweeter with peanuts), Som Tam Pla Ra (fermented fish sauce), and Som Tam Poo (with salted crab). For a vegan version, simply swap fish sauce for soy sauce or mushroom sauce, keeping it plant-based while still delivering the signature Thai taste.

Whether you’re looking for a light, healthy salad or a spicy, flavorful appetizer, Som Tam is a must-try dish that embodies the essence of Thai cuisine. It’s not only delicious but also gluten-free, low in calories, and packed with fresh ingredients, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. 🌿🔥😊

Note: Traditional Som Tam (ส้มตำ) contains fish sauce, which is not vegan. To make it vegan, substitute fish sauce with soy sauce or mushroom sauce. The rest of the ingredients are naturally plant-based, making it a perfect vegan-friendly dish! 🌱😊

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Steps

1 Done	Pound the Garlic & Chilies In a mortar and pestle, crush the garlic and chilies until roughly mashed.
2 Done	Add the Beans & Tomatoes Add green beans and cherry tomatoes, then lightly pound to release flavors.
3 Done	Mix the Dressing Add fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, and tamarind juice. Mix well until sugar dissolves.
4 Done	Toss the Papaya Add shredded green papaya and carrot, then gently pound and toss with a spoon until everything is well mixed.
5 Done	Garnish & Serve Sprinkle roasted peanuts on top and serve immediately.
6 Done	Serving Suggestions • Enjoy Som Tam with sticky rice (Khao Niew) and grilled chicken. • You can also serve it with fresh cabbage and long beans on the side.

Chanthira

I’m Chanthira, and I’m passionate about cooking. With a love for the rich flavors of Thai cuisine, I enjoy sharing recipes that are both traditional and experimental. I hope you find something you love and enjoy cooking from Pungus Kitchen!