Thai Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad)

Som Tum is a vibrant Thai salad known for its perfect balance of spicy, tangy, sweet, and salty. Shredded green papaya stays crisp, tomatoes add juiciness, peanuts bring crunch, and chili delivers heat. It’s bright, refreshing, and full of energy.

This is Let’s Veg freshness with Thai soul.

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Thai Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad)

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Thai Som Tum green papaya salad with tomatoes, peanuts, and chili. A fresh Let’s Veg recipe perfect for bright, spicy meals.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Thai

Calories: 119

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 3 cups green papaya shredded
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• ¼ cup roasted peanuts lightly crushed
• 1-2 fresh red chilies finely chopped (to taste)
• Dressing
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari vegetarian alternative to fish sauce
• 1 tsp palm sugar or brown sugar
• 1 clove garlic minced

Equipment

Salad Bowl Set

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. In a large bowl, combine shredded green papaya and tomatoes.
2. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and chili.
3. Pour dressing over papaya mixture.
4. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat.
5. Sprinkle with crushed peanuts & whole cashews.
6. Serve immediately for best crunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 305mgPotassium: 402mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1291IUVitamin C: 91mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust chili to preferred heat level

Add shredded carrots for color

Best eaten fresh, served with a side of sticky rice

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