Som Tum Khao

Som Tum Khao is a refreshing Thai salad featuring crispy green papaya, vibrant herbs, and a zesty lime dressing. This healthy dish is perfect for a light meal or as a side to complement any Thai feast.

Ingredients

• Green papaya - 200 grams, shredded
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Green beans - 50 grams, cut into 2-inch pieces
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Thai bird chilies - 2, finely chopped
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Palm sugar - 1 tablespoon, grated
• Roasted peanuts - 30 grams, crushed
• Fresh cilantro - 10 grams, roughly chopped

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green papaya, halved cherry tomatoes, and cut green beans.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the minced garlic, chopped chilies, lime juice, fish sauce, and grated palm sugar until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring the papaya and veggies are well coated.
4. Sprinkle the crushed roasted peanuts and chopped cilantro on top and give the salad a final toss.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with extra peanuts and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 22 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from fresh vegetables.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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