Spicy Thai Papaya Salad (Som Tum)

Discover the bold and vibrant flavors of Spicy Thai Papaya Salad (Som Tum), a quintessential Thai street food dish that brings together zesty, savory, and spicy notes in every bite. This refreshing salad features crisp, shredded green papaya tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy green beans, and aromatic roasted peanuts, all coated in a tangy dressing made from lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar. A touch of dried shrimp and a fiery kick from bird's eye chilies elevate the dish to new heights of flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy recipe is perfect as a light appetizer or a refreshing side dish for your favorite Thai-inspired meal. Whether you're craving something healthy, spicy, or simply unique, Som Tum will transport your taste buds straight to the bustling streets of Thailand.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium-sized green papaya
• 10 pieces cherry tomatoes
• 100 grams green beans
• 1 large lime
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon palm sugar
• 3 pieces bird's eye chili
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons roasted peanuts
• 2 tablespoons dried shrimp

Directions

Step 1

Peel the green papaya, then shred it into thin strips using a julienne peeler or grate it using a box grater. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Trim the ends of the green beans, then cut them into 1-inch pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Set both aside.

Step 3

In a large mortar and pestle, add the bird's eye chilies and garlic cloves. Pound them together until they form a coarse paste.

Step 4

Add the palm sugar to the mortar and continue to pound until it dissolves into the chili-garlic blend.

Step 5

Add the fish sauce and lime juice. Stir well to combine the ingredients into a smooth dressing.

Step 6

Add the dried shrimp to the mortar and lightly crush to incorporate the flavor.

Step 7

Add the shredded green papaya, chopped green beans, cherry tomatoes, and roasted peanuts into the large mixing bowl containing the dressing.

Step 8

Using a large spoon and an optional pestle, gently mix all the ingredients to ensure that the salad is well-coated with the dressing.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the flavor as needed, adding a little more lime juice or fish sauce to balance the taste.

Step 10

Transfer the papaya salad to a serving platter and sprinkle some extra roasted peanuts on top for garnish before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(963g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	620.5

Total Fat 17.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 150mg	0%
Sodium 3297.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 53.4g
Protein 34.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 264.8mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 2404.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.0%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 56.6%