Somtam Je Raw Thai Papaya Salad
A delicious Thai salad, Som Tam Je is a green papaya salad that combines all four tastes – sour, chilli, sweet and salty. A healthy and tasty treat for brunch, lunch or a casual light dinner.
Ingredients
- Raw Papaya – 100 grams
- Long Beans – 10 grams
- 5 to 7 – Cherry Tomatoes
- Carrots – 10 grams
- Fresh Thai Red Chilli – 2 grams
- Garlic – 2 to 3 cloves
- Palm Sugar – 10 grams
- Light Soy Sauce – 10 ml
- Lime Juice – 10 ml
- Peanuts – 30 grams Salt to taste
Method:
1. Peel and seed the raw papaya. Shred the papaya and place it in a bowl.
2. Take a motor pestle and crush the garlic with a pestle, add long beans and tomatoes and pound a few times to release the juices.
3. Add the chillies and crush lightly to release the heat followed with some palm sugar and light soy sauce.
4. Mix all the ingredients together and toss it well.
5. Serve in a shallow bowl.
6. Top it up with crushed peanuts for some crunchiness and texture.
Chef Profile
Nara Thai Cuisine Mumbai