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Refreshing Thai Green Papaya Salad - A Flavourful and Healthy Delight

Updated: Mar 4, 2023


A close-up of Thai Green Papaya Salad with shredded papaya, cherry tomatoes, and green beans
Refreshing and flavorful Thai Green Papaya Salad is the perfect dish for a hot summer day.

Thai Green Papaya Salad, also known as "Som Tam," is a popular and refreshing dish that originated in Thailand. This refreshing salad is packed with flavor and is a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes. The main ingredient in this dish is green papaya, which is peeled and grated to give it a unique texture. The salad is then mixed with fresh herbs, chilies, and a flavorful dressing, making it a healthy and delicious option for any meal.


At Kitchen Pal, we've created a simple and easy recipe for making Thai Green Papaya Salad at home. With just a few ingredients and some basic kitchen tools, you can whip up this delicious Green Papaya Salad in no time.


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Ingredients:

  • 1 green papaya, peeled and shredded

  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/2 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2-3 bird's eye chilies, minced

  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon palm sugar

  • 1 tablespoon dried shrimp (optional)

  • Salt, to taste

Nutrition Information:

  • Calories: 110

  • Fat: 6g

  • Carbohydrates: 13g

  • Protein: 4g

  • Sodium: 400mg

Allergy Information:

  • This recipe contains peanuts and dried shrimp. Please avoid if you have peanut or shellfish allergies.

Time of Preparing:

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes

  • Total Time: 15 minutes

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix the grated papaya, garlic, and chilies.

  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the palm sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice until the sugar dissolves.

  3. Pour the dressing over the papaya mixture and toss to combine.

  4. Add the crushed peanuts, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro leaves to the bowl and mix well.

  5. Serve the salad immediately, garnished with additional cilantro leaves and peanuts if desired.

  6. Bon Appétit!


A refreshing Thai Green Papaya Salad with grated papaya, peanuts, and cherry tomatoes.
The perfect combination of spicy and tangy flavors, this salad is sure to become your new favorite.

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