Ingredients
- 200g green papaya, shredded
- 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Thai bird’s eye chilies, minced (adjust according to desired spiciness)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts, crushed
- 1 tablespoon dried shrimp, optional
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste, optional
Per serving
Calories: 50 kcal
Proteins: 0.5 g
Fats: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 11 g
Method
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, minced Thai bird’s eye chilies, fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar. Stir well until the sugar has dissolved.
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Add the shredded green papaya to the bowl and toss it in the sauce mixture. Use your hands or tongs to mix and gently massage the papaya, allowing it to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
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If desired, add the cherry tomatoes, crushed peanuts, dried shrimp, and tamarind paste to the bowl. Toss again to combine all the ingredients evenly.
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Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can add more fish sauce for saltiness, lime juice for acidity, or palm sugar for sweetness according to your preference.
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Once the salad is seasoned to your liking, transfer it to a serving plate or bowl.
Thai green papaya salad is typically served as a refreshing and tangy side dish or appetizer. It pairs well with grilled meats, seafood, or Thai-style barbecued chicken. It can also be enjoyed on its own as a light and healthy salad.
Thai green papaya salad sauce is a vibrant and zesty green sauce that is packed with flavors. It combines the freshness of green papaya, the spiciness of Thai bird’s eye chilies, the tanginess of lime juice, and the savory notes of fish sauce. The balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors makes it a delicious and popular dish in Thai cuisine.
Facts about the sauce:
- Green papaya salad, also known as “Som Tam” in Thai, is one of the most famous and beloved dishes in Thailand.
- The sauce is traditionally made with a mortar and pestle, allowing the ingredients to release their flavors and textures.
- The combination of green papaya, lime juice, and fish sauce creates a refreshing and tangy taste profile.
- Thai green papaya salad is often customized with additional ingredients like cherry tomatoes, crushed peanuts, dried shrimp, or tamarind paste, offering various textures and flavors to the dish.
- It is a popular street food in Thailand and can be found in many Thai restaurants around the world.
