Som Tam: This Thai Raw Papaya Salad Is A Must Try 

By Deepali Verma

March 7, 2024

If you're looking for a raw papaya salad with brilliant flavours and a crisp crunch, then must try Som Tam, a Thai dish. As a beautiful example of Thai cuisine, Som Tam strikes the ideal balance between sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavours. 

Ingredients

250grams of shredded green papaya ½ carrot, juillened 5 cloves of garlic 2 Thai chilis ½ tomato or 5 cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ cup roasted peanuts Juice of one lime 1.5 tbsp Fish sauce 1.5 tbsp Palm sugar 

Step 1

Gather ingredients: green papaya, tomatoes, carrots, peanuts, and Thai chili peppers. Shred papaya and vegetables into thin strips. 

Step 2

Crush peanuts and slice chili peppers. Mix ingredients together in a bowl. 

Step 3

Dress with a mixture of lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and garlic. Enjoy your refreshing and flavourful Som Tam salad!