Nut-Free Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)
Discover the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this Nut-Free Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum), a refreshing twist on the classic recipe. This dish is a medley of crisp green papaya, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy green beans, and thinly julienned carrots, all tossed in a zesty dressing of lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar. Perfect for those with nut allergies, this version skips the traditional peanuts while preserving the bold, tangy, and spicy flavors. A quick 20-minute preparation makes it a go-to for light lunches, side dishes, or a vibrant appetizer. Serve this naturally gluten-free, no-cook salad fresh for a burst of Thai-inspired goodness in every bite.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium Green papaya
- 10 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 75 grams Green beans
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 pieces Bird's eye chilies
- 1 medium Lime
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Palm sugar
- 1 small Carrot
Directions
Step 1
Start by peeling the green papaya. Cut it in half and scoop out the seeds. Use a julienne peeler or knife to shred the papaya into thin strips. Place in a large bowl.
Step 2
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the papaya.
Step 3
Trim and cut the green beans into 1-inch pieces. Blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until just tender, then immediately plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and add to the bowl.
Step 4
Peel the carrot and julienne it into thin strips similar to the papaya. Add the carrot to the bowl.
Step 5
In a mortar and pestle, add the garlic cloves and bird's eye chilies. Pound until they are crushed and mixed together to release their flavors.
Step 6
Transfer the crushed garlic and chilies to the bowl with the papaya mixture.
Step 7
Squeeze the juice of the lime into the bowl. Add the fish sauce and palm sugar, and mix all the ingredients together, gently pounding the mixture with a spoon to blend the flavors.
Step 8
Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking with additional lime juice, fish sauce, or sugar if needed.
Step 9
Serve immediately or let it sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (917g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 379.2 |
| Total Fat 2.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2692.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 94.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 52.6g | |
| Protein 8.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 216.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1957.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories