Vegetarian Thai food

2011-06-06T13:12:00.020-07:00

Spicy Papaya Salad
Som Tam

For 1-2 people

Ingredients

Green papaya 2-3 cups, peeled and coarsely grated

Carrot 1 cup, peeled and coarsely grated

Green been 5-10, 1/2-1 inch cut

Tomatoes 3-5, thinly sliced

Garlic 1-3 cloves,peeled and chopped

Chillies 3 or more, chopped

Fish sauce: combination of soy sauce 1 Tbsp, salt 1/2 tsp, and warm water 2-3 tbsp.

Lemon juice 2 Tbsp

Tamarind Juice 2-3 Tbsp, mix tamarind paste 1 Tsp with water 3 Tbsp

Sugar 1-2 Tbsp

Peanuts 2 Tbsp, crushed

Method

Julienne (or slice into strips the thickness of matchsticks) the papaya using a hand held grater.
Crush the peanuts with a mortar and pestle or in a sealed plastic bag with a roller.
Mix the julienned papaya, green been, carrot, with garlic, chillies, fish sauce, lemon juice, tamarind juice, tomatoes, and peanuts. Toss the salad with tongs to mix well.
Serve on a bed of lettuce and cabbage leaves.

Note: Tbsp :Table spoon, Tsp :Tea Spoon

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