Recipe of Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)

Ingredients

• 1 green papaya, shredded
• 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3-4 Thai bird chilies
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• 1 tablespoon palm sugar
• 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts
• Fresh coriander for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Pound garlic and chilies in a mortar and pestle.

2. 2

   Add shredded papaya, and tomatoes, and pound lightly.

3. 3

   Mix in fish sauce, lime juice, tamarind paste, and palm sugar.

4. 4

   Toss in roasted peanuts and garnish with fresh coriander.

5. 5

   Serve immediately and enjoy the authentic taste of Som Tum!