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Som Tam
Easy 20 min~120 kcal 4/10
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Som Tum
Green papaya is pounded with lime, fish sauce, garlic, chilies, tomato, long beans, and peanuts for a bright Thai salad.
Medium⏱️ 30 min📖 1 min readServes 4~160 kcal🇹🇭 Thai🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 5 min cook
- #Low Calorie
- #Summer
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Timeline
Total 30 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking5 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the salad
- 1 adet Green papaya
- 120 gr Green beans
- 10 adet Cherry tomatoes
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Dried shrimp
For the sauce
- 2 diş Garlic
- 2 adet Fresh chili peppers
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Lime juice
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Fish sauce
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Palm sugar
For serving
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Peanuts
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the green papaya and shred it into thin strips.
- 2
Cut the green beans into 4 cm pieces and halve the tomatoes.
- 3
Pound the garlic and chili peppers in a mortar.
- 4
Add the lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar, and mix until the sugar dissolves.
- 5
Add the green beans and tomatoes to the mortar and bruise lightly.
- 6
Add the green papaya and dried shrimp, and toss with the dressing.
- 7
Sprinkle with peanuts and serve immediately.
💡 Tip: Do not let the papaya sit long in the dressing; its crisp texture is best right after mixing.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve as a fresh salad with sticky rice and grilled chicken.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~160
kcal calories
6
g protein
22
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 48%Fat 39%
GI 36 · Low GIGL 8 · Low GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Peanut
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Som Tum make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Som Tum take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 5 minutes; 30 minutes in total.Is Som Tum difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Som Tum have?
Approximately 160 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 22g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Som Tum contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Peanut. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Som Tum belong to?
This recipe belongs to Thai cuisine.How many ingredients does Som Tum need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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