Som Tam Thai (Central Thai-Style Green Papaya Salad)

Name: Som Tam Thai (Central Thai-Style Green Papaya Salad)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small garlic cloves (6g); 2 to 3 fresh Thai chiles (2 to 3g total), stemmed (see note); 1 tablespoon (8g) dried shrimp (see note); 2 tablespoons (30g) roasted unsalted peanuts, divided; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons (35g) palm sugar, softened (see note); 4 cherry tomatoes (about 2 ounces; 60g), halved; 2 long beans (about 30g), ends trimmed, cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons (45ml) fresh lime juice from 2 limes; 2 tablespoons (30ml) fish sauce; 2 cups (6 ounces; 170g) shredded green papaya , from 1 green papaya; Cooked sticky rice, for serving

Prep 20m

Total 20m

This Central Thai-style green papaya salad, known as Som Tam Thai, is a refreshing and spicy dish featuring shredded green papaya, cherry tomatoes, and long beans. The salad is dressed with a zesty and savory mixture of garlic, Thai chiles, dried shrimp, peanuts, palm sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce. Serve with sticky rice for a delicious meal.