Som tam is the most popular salad in Thailand and the entire Mekong region. The raw green papaya, grated very fine, has a crunchy texture and perfectly absorbs the sweet-sour-spicy dressing. The pounding in the mortar of the
Thai
Ensalada som tam de papaya verde y cacahuetes
Thai som tam of grated green papaya with chili, lime, peanuts and fish sauce. Southeast Asia's most vibrant salad.
- thailand
- Salad
- Light
- Low fat
- medium
20 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 140 kcal
- Protein 5 g
- Fiber 3 g
- Carbohydrates 18 g
- Fat 5 g
- Sodium 780 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Som tam salad with green papaya and peanuts is a Thai preparation with medium difficulty. Reserve about 20 minutes in total (20 for mise en place and preparation, 0 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Be ready: it is the characteristic gesture of this preparation.
- Have ready: GENERAL INFORMATION.
- Have ready: Servings: 4 people.
- Have ready: Prep time. : 20 min.
- Have ready: Cooking time: 0 min.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Peel and grate the green papaya into long, thin strips.
Peel and grate the green papaya into long, thin strips. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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in mortar
In a mortar, crush the garlic and chilies. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Add the palm sugar
Add the palm sugar, fish sauce and lime juice. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Add the cherry tomatoes and mash lightly.
Add the cherry tomatoes and mash lightly. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Add the papaya and mix in the mortar by tapping gently.
Add the papaya and mix in the mortar by tapping gently. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Serve with crushed peanuts and dried shrimp on top
Serve with crushed peanuts and dried prawns on top. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Chef's tips
- Serve immediately after resting: the temperature contrast enhances aroma and texture.
- Do not overcook fish or shellfish: remove as soon as it becomes opaque or the clams open.
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