PAPAYA SALAD - An Easy Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 medium green papaya, peeled and shredded
• 1 carrot, peeled and shredded
• 2-3 Thai chilies, minced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons of palm sugar
• 2 tablespoons of tamarind paste
• 3 tablespoons of fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon of lime juice
• 1/4 cup of roasted peanuts, crushed
• 1/4 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a mortar and pestle, pound the Thai chilies and garlic together until well combined.
2. Add palm sugar, tamarind paste, fish sauce, and lime juice to the mixture and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded papaya, carrot, cherry tomatoes, and crushed peanuts.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
5. Adjust the seasoning to taste with more fish sauce or lime juice if needed.
6. Serve the Som Tam garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.
7. Enjoy your delicious and refreshing Thai Papaya Salad!

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March 2025.