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ThaiNon-veg

Som Tum (Papaya Salad)

Punchy salad of green papaya, lime, chili and peanuts.

15 min2 serveseasy

Punchy salad of green papaya, lime, chili and peanuts. This Thai veg-option is sized for 2 and comes together in about 15 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per servingestimated

323

kcal

27g

Protein

37g

Carbs

7g

Fat

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Ingredients

  • green papaya2 cups shredded
  • cherry tomato1 cup
  • green beans0.5 cup
  • thai chili3
  • garlic2 cloves
  • lime2
  • fish sauce2 tbsp
  • palm sugar1 tbsp
  • peanuts0.25 cup

Method

  1. 1

    Pound garlic and chilies in a mortar.

  2. 2

    Add palm sugar, lime juice and fish sauce; mix.

  3. 3

    Add tomatoes and green beans, bruise lightly.

  4. 4

    Toss in papaya and peanuts.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Som Tum (Papaya Salad) take to cook?
Total time is about 15 minutes for 2 servings.
Is Som Tum (Papaya Salad) vegetarian?
No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are green papaya, cherry tomato, green beans.