Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad)
Crunchy shredded green papaya tossed with a bright, spicy-sour dressing and roasted peanuts—vibrant textures and a clean, zesty finish that wakes up the palate.
1 green papaya, shredded
3 clove garlic, peeled
3 thai bird chile, stemmed
4 oz green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup cherry tomato, halved
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp palm sugar, or light brown sugar
¼ cup roasted peanuts, roughly crushed
½ cup carrot, shredded
1 lime, cut into wedges (for serving)
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1 pinch salt
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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