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Thai Papaya Salad

Thai Papaya Salad, also known as Som Tam, is a popular dish in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and other Southeast Asian countries. It is a spicy, sweet, and sour salad made with shredded unripe papaya, fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, and chili peppers. The dish is usually served with sticky rice and other accompaniments such as peanuts and dried shrimp. Thai Papaya Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is both easy to make and delicious to eat.

Ingredients (2 Persons)

  • 2 cups shredded green papaya
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup peeled, cubed jicama
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon palm or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped

Directions

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, combine the shredded papaya, cherry tomatoes, and jicama.
  • Step 2
    In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chili flakes until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Step 3
    Pour the dressing over the papaya mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the chopped peanuts and serve.

Comments

Anonymous
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Thai Papaya Salad is a delicious and nutritious dish. It has the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and sour flavors. The crunchy texture from the papaya and peanuts pairs perfectly with the creamy dressing. This dish is sure to keep you coming back for more.
Anonymous
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This Thai Papaya Salad is so delicious! It has the perfect mix of sweet and spicy with crunchy peanuts and juicy papaya. Highly recommend!
Anonymous
,
Amazing Thai Papaya Salad! Fresh, tangy, and full of flavor! Perfect for a light lunch or snack. Highly recommended!
Anonymous
,
This Thai Papaya Salad is absolutely delicious! It has a perfect blend of sweet and spicy, that makes it the perfect lunch or dinner side dish. Plus, it's so easy to make! Highly recommended.

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