Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)
A crisp, refreshing, and spicy salad featuring shredded green papaya and a zesty lime dressing.
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15 minsMedium2 servings
Nutrition per serving
180
Calories
5g
Protein
32g
Carbs
6g
Fat
Ingredients
- 2 cupsShredded green papaya
- 2Thai bird's eye chilies
- 2Garlic cloves
- 6Cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cupLong beans
- 2 tbspFish sauce
- 2 tbspLime juice
- 1 tbspPalm sugar
- 2 tbspRoasted peanuts
Instructions
- 1
Mince garlic and chilies in a mortar and pestle.
- 2
Add palm sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice, mixing until sugar dissolves.
- 3
Bruise the long beans and tomatoes slightly in the mortar.
- 4
Toss with shredded papaya and top with crushed peanuts.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g8%
Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 680mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 32g12%
Dietary Fiber 6g21%
Sugars 11.2g
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 200 IUVitamin C 28 mgCalcium 45 mgIron 1.2 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
💡 Tips for Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)
- • This recipe packs well for meal prep - store in airtight containers.
- • Don't let garlic burn - add it after other aromatics and cook briefly.
- • Roll citrus on the counter before juicing to get more juice out.
- • Pat fish dry with paper towels before cooking for a crispier skin.
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