Som Tam recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Som tam is a Thai salad of green papaya and tomatoes tossed with lime, fish sauce, and chilies for a tangy, spicy flavor.
Som tam is a Thai salad of green papaya and tomatoes tossed with lime, fish sauce, and chilies for a tangy, spicy flavor. Crisp and refreshing, it's perfect for a light lunch or dinner on a hot day.
World cuisine · 15 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 235g serving): 147.6 kcal · protein 5.9g · carbohydrate 22g · fat 6g · sodium 266.9mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Toss the green papaya lightly, since working it for too long can draw out a lot of water.
Tips: Adjust the heat with the amount of dried chili; starting with just half a chili is fine.
Tips: Add the lime juice just before serving for a brighter aroma.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Green papaya — 120 g
- Cherry tomatoes — 5 pc
- Lime — 0.5 pc
- Peanuts — 1 Tbsp
- Fish sauce — 0.5 Tbsp
- Sugar — 1 tsp
- Garlic — 1 pc
- Dried chili peppers — 1 pc