Vegetarian Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad)
Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this Vegetarian Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad), a refreshing and zesty dish that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring crisp shredded green papaya and carrot, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy green beans, this salad is elevated with a bold dressing made from lime juice, palm sugar, garlic, and a hint of chili for the perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy. Topped with roasted peanuts for a satisfying crunch, this vegetarian version of the classic Thai street food skips the fish sauce, making it a plant-based delight that's ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect as a light appetizer or side dish, this easy-to-make recipe will transport your taste buds to the bustling markets of Thailand.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized (approximately 500g) Green papaya
- 1 medium-sized Carrot
- 10 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams Green beans
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 piece (adjust to taste) Red chili
- 2 tablespoons Palm sugar
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Light soy sauce (vegetarian)
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted roasted peanuts
Directions
Step 1
Peel the green papaya and remove the seeds. Shred the flesh into thin strips using a julienne peeler, mandoline slicer, or by hand with a knife.
Step 2
Peel and julienne the carrot into thin strips to match the size of the shredded papaya.
Step 3
Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Lightly blanch them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes if desired, then rinse under cold water and set aside.
Step 4
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.
Step 5
In a large mortar and pestle, pound the garlic and chili until they form a rough paste.
Step 6
Add the palm sugar to the mortar and continue pounding until it dissolves into the paste.
Step 7
Add lime juice and light soy sauce to the mortar and mix thoroughly to create the dressing.
Step 8
Toss the shredded green papaya, carrot, green beans, and cherry tomatoes into the mortar with the dressing, lightly pounding and mixing to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
Step 9
Add the roasted peanuts to the salad and gently toss to combine.
Step 10
Serve immediately as a side dish or light meal. Optionally garnish with additional peanuts or lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1025.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 606.1 |
| Total Fat 15.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2223.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 116.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 67.8g | |
| Protein 16.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 240.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2464.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories