Som Tum Recipe

A healthy Thai delight just for you. The Som Tam is grated raw papaya with green Thai chillies. An easy dish that would add to the taste of your main dish. Try this unique dish and do let me know how it turned out for you.
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Summary

Preparation Time10 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings4
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
MethodDish
SpecialityVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group,

Recipe Story

This is a traditional recipe for central Thailand.

Ingredients

 1 medium dark green papaya
 Garlic4 Clove (5gm)
 6 green Thai chillies (phrik khi nu)
 Tomatoes2 , cut into wedges
 Green beans1.2 Cup (16 tbs)
 2 tablespoons anchovy sauce
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Tamarind juice1/4 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

Peel the papaya and rinse under running water. Remove the seeds and shred the flesh with a grater. Set aside. Place the garlic cloves and chillies in a mortar and mash with a pestle until crushed into pieces. Add the papaya and the remaining ingredients and gently combine all with the pestle and a spoon. Serve cold

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shantihhh says :

anchovy sauce? Kapi is often used, but I think that is the same
Posted on: 29 July 2007 - 3:34pm
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