Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum Thai)

5/08/2016
Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum Thai)
Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum Thai)

The classic salad you can find on the streets of Bangkok. It is fresh, crispy and just amazing.
Serves: 6
Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
  • 3 tablespoons packed palm sugar
  • 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce + 2 teaspoons
  • 5 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 Chinese long beans, halved crosswise
  • 1.5 lb. green papaya, peeled, seeded
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red Thai chile, seeded and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dried shrimps, chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts

Directions:
1. In a bowl whisk the lime juice, palm sugar, fish sauce, dried shrimps and garlic.
2. Cook Chinese beans in a pot of salted boiling water until crisp-tender.
3. Rinse under cold water and cut into small pieces.
4. Using a julienne peeler, peel the papaya. You can also grate using a grater.
5. Place the papaya in a bowl and add the remaining ingredients.
6. Pour over prepared lime juice dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

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