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Authentic Thai Green Papaya Salad
Experience the refreshing burst of flavors in this Authentic Thai Green Papaya Salad. Made with crunchy shreds of green papaya, a medley of vibrant veggies, and a tangy, spicy dressing, it's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. Originated from Northeastern Thailand, this salad is traditionally called 'Som Tum' and is a staple dish enjoyed by Thai people nationwide.
Ingredients
- Garlic
- 2 cloves, minced
- Thai chili peppers
- 2-3, seeds removed and finely chopped
- Sugar
- 1 tablespoon
- Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons
- Lime juice
- 3 tablespoons
- Roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup, crushed
- Fresh mint
- 1/4 cup, roughly chopped
- Fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup, roughly chopped
- Green beans
- 1/2 cup, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- Cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup, halved
- Carrots
- 1/2 cup, julienned
- Green papaya
- 2 cups, peeled and shredded
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded green papaya, julienned carrots, halved cherry tomatoes, cut green beans, roughly chopped cilantro, and mint.
- To prepare the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, finely chopped Thai chili peppers, sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly coated with the dressing.
- Garnish with crushed roasted peanuts just before serving to maintain their crunchiness.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the salad at its freshest. Paired with grilled shrimp or chicken satay, it makes for a delightful, light meal.
Dietary Information
Servings: 4 Dish Type: Salad Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Calories: 150 Fat: 5g Carbs: 25g Protein: 6g Sodium: 550mg Sugar: 14g
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