Som Tum Jay

Som Tum Jay is a vibrant and refreshing Thai vegetarian soup that combines the zest of green papaya with aromatic herbs and spices. This delightful dish is both nutritious and flavorful, making it perfect for a light meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

• Green papaya - 200 grams, shredded
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Green beans - 100 grams, cut into 4 cm pieces
• Carrot - 50 grams, shredded
• Fresh lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Palm sugar - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Thai bird chili - 1, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Peanuts - 30 grams, crushed (for garnish)

Steps

1. In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Add the shredded green papaya, halved cherry tomatoes, and cut green beans to the pot.
3. Simmer the vegetables for about 5 minutes until slightly tender.
4. In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, soy sauce, palm sugar, minced garlic, and chopped chili to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing into the pot and stir well, allowing the flavors to meld for another 2 minutes.
6. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the shredded carrot and chopped cilantro.
7. Serve the soup hot, garnished with crushed peanuts on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Low in calories, making it a great option for weight management.

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