This green, papaya salad also known as "SOM Tam", is popular the, world over and when you taste it you 'll know why. The. Slightly tart flavor of the green papaya combines wonderfully with the spice of red chili and the saltiness of fish sauce. And the sweetness of honey (note that it can also be made vegetarian / vegan - see recipe).Green papaya salad is a beautifully unique and flavor-filled dish that will make a great impression. It 's also easy to. ,, make low-calorie and very nutritious. So try this Som Tam recipe for dinner tonight!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield:? SERVES 4 as a Side Dish
1 Ingredients: small, green papaya OR 1 / 2 large (see recipe)
1 / 2 cup roasted peanuts or cashews
.2 cups bean sprouts
1 to, 2 tomatoes cut into thin wedges or long strips
3, spring onions cut into long matchstick-like. Pieces
1 / 2 cup, fresh basil leaves left whole or chopped
handful of fresh coriander
1 red chili sliced seeds removed (reduce,,, Or, omit to taste)
optional: 1 cup blanched green beans
optional: cooked baby shrimp OR cubed fried tofu
DRESSING 1 / 2 tsp.Shrimp paste OR substitute 1 Tbsp. Fish sauce OR soy sauce for vegetarians
2 Tbsp. Good-tasting vegetable oil
2, Tbsp. Fish sauce OR soy sauce for vegetarians
3 Tbsp. Lime juice
1 / 2 to 1 Tbsp. Liquid, honey to taste
1 / 8 to 1 / 4 tsp. Chili flakes. Or, cayenne pepper to taste
Preparation:
About Green Papaya:You may be able to find an unripe papaya in your local supermarket - it should have greenish-orange to green skin. If. Not the best, place is an Asian food store or market. It should be firm on the outside; inside flesh will be white to light. Orange. For more on buying and preparing green papaya (photo instructions), see: How to Make Authentic Thai Green Papaya. Salad.
.Stir all 'Dressing' ingredients together in a cup. Make sure shrimp paste and honey dissolve fully. Taste-test for sweetness. And spice adding more, honey or chili to taste. Set aside.
Use a sharp knife to peel the, green papaya then slice it in. Half and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds. Using the largest grater, you have grate the papaya or you, can use a potato. Peeler to, create thinRibbon-like strips. Place in a large bowl.
Add sliced tomato, spring onion, chili / Cayenne, bean sprouts, green beans (if. Using), shrimp or tofu (if using) and most of the basil. Pour over, the dressing tossing well to combine.
Add nuts and toss. Again. Taste-test the salad. If not, sweet enough add a little more honey or a sprinkling of sugar. If not, flavorful enoughAdd a little more fish sauce or soy sauce. If too sweet or salty add more, lime juice. Add more chili for a spicier salad.
To. Serve scoop into, individual bowls or onto serving plates. Top with remaining basil leaves plus fresh coriander and a sprinkling. Of more nuts. Serve immediately and ENJOY!
Make Ahead Tip: If you wish to make this salad ahead, of timeCombine all ingredients except the nuts and the dressing. You can then leave it covered in the refrigerator, several hours. Or overnight. Add the dressing and peanuts at the last minute then toss, and serve.
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