Green Papaya Salad-Som Tom Recipe Video

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
DishVegetarian
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Green papaya1 Cup (16 tbs), shredded
 Thai chili2 (Optional)
 Garlic1 Clove (5 gm)
 Cherry tomato5 , halved
 Palm sugar1 Tablespoon
 Fresh lemon1 , squeeze
 Fish sauce2 Tablespoon
 Roasted peanuts2 Tablespoon, chopped

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 89 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4 g6.6%

Saturated Fat 0.63 g3.1%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 693.2 mg28.9%

Total Carbohydrates 13 g4.2%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%

Sugars 7 g

Protein 2 g4.7%

Vitamin A 10.5% Vitamin C 62.5%

Calcium 3.5% Iron 3.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Cut papaya in half and remove the seeds. Peel the skin and shred the flesh using a shredder or knife.

MAKING
2. In a mortar crush the chilies and garlic using the pestle.
3. Add the shredded papaya, tomato, palm sugar, lime juice, fish sauce and gently crush until everything is thoroughly mixed together.
4. Put the roasted peanuts, crush it and mix together with other ingredients.

SERVING
5. Serve the Papaya Salad with roasted or grilled meats, fried fish or sticky rice.

Editors Review

Tropical fruits have their own place in Asian cuisines and here is a Thai recipe making use of one such fruit. Check out the chef in the video making Green Papaya Salad or Som Tum in Thai. Great to have alongside roasted meats, fish and rice!
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