Som Tum refers to green papaya salad by definition. Tomatoes, green beans and papaya take a trip to Asia when tossed with fish sauce, dried shrimp, lime, chili peppers, peanuts and palm sugar. Wrap this versatile salad in rice paper wrappers for homemade spring rolls or save the recipe for simple lunch recipes.
RecipeSavants.comSom Tum refers to green papaya salad by definition. Tomatoes, green beans and papaya take a trip to Asia when tossed with fish sauce, dried shrimp, lime, chili peppers, peanuts and palm sugar. Wrap this versatile salad in rice paper wrappers for homemade spring rolls or save the recipe for simple lunch recipes. Smart Recipes, Asian Recipes, Vegetables Recipes, RecipesVegetablesAsianSom TumPT15MServes 2
Ingredients:
5 Cherry Tomatoes2 Chili Peppers1 Tablespoon Dried Shrimp1.5 Tablespoons Fish Sauce1 Clove Garlic6 Green Beans2 Cups Green Papaya0.75 Lime1.5 Tablespoons Palm Sugar2 Tablespoons PeanutsWith a large clay mortar and wooden pestle, smash garlic. Add green beans and tomatoes and crush a few times. Add chili pepper and crush them slightly. Add remaining ingredients except peanuts and with pestle push the mixture up and down to mix well.Transfer mixture into a bowl. Top with peanuts and serve.