Som Tam
Som Tam A very popular iconic salad dish from Thailand, it is served completely plant-based! Made from coarsely grated young papaya, mixed with long beans, carrots, tomatoes, and a perfectly balanced special ground spice mix, Between the sour taste of lime, the spiciness of chili, the sweetness of coconut sugar, and the savory taste without using shrimp paste or salted fish. With no animal ingredients whatsoever, it is incredibly fresh, crunchy, mouth-watering and has become one of the most loved dishes due to its rich blend of flavors and enticing textures!
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Time
15 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
easy
🛒 Ingredients
- 200 grams of young papaya, peeled then grated coarsely lengthwise
- 50 grams of carrots, grated similarly
- Three long beans, cut into short pieces
- Two cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, coarsely ground
- Fresh coriander leaves to taste
- 2 to 3 cloves of garlic
- 2 to 5 bird's eye chilies (adjust to your taste)
- One tablespoon of grated coconut sugar/brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- One tablespoon of tamarind sauce (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Spice mix: Puree the garlic and chilies, add the sugar, and grind roughly. Add the peanuts, some at a time, and grind briefly to maintain a coarse texture.
- 2
Mix the ingredients: add the long beans and tomatoes, press them lightly to release the juice. Add the papaya and grated carrots.
- 3
Seasoning: Pour in lime juice and soy sauce, stir or grind slowly until all the spices are evenly distributed and the taste is balanced.
- 4
Serve: transfer to a plate, sprinkle with the remaining peanuts and cilantro, and enjoy immediately to keep them crispy!