Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)

Name: Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Shredded green papaya; 2 Thai bird's eye chilies; 2 Garlic cloves; 6 Cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup Long beans; 2 tbsp Fish sauce; 2 tbsp Lime juice; 1 tbsp Palm sugar; 2 tbsp Roasted peanuts

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

Protein

32g

Carbs

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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