Som Tum Pu

Som Tum Pu is a vibrant and refreshing Thai salad featuring green papaya, fresh herbs, and a protein boost from crab. This zesty dish combines flavors of lime, fish sauce, and chili for an unforgettable culinary experience.

Ingredients

• Green papaya - 200 grams, shredded
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Green beans - 50 grams, cut into 2 cm pieces
• Fresh crab meat - 150 grams, cooked
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Bird's eye chili - 1, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Palm sugar - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Peanuts - 30 grams, crushed
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Thai basil - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the green papaya, cherry tomatoes, and green beans.
2. In a mortar and pestle, pound the minced garlic and chopped chili into a paste.
3. Add the paste to the bowl with the vegetables, then add the lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar.
4. Toss the mixture well to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
5. Gently fold in the fresh crab meat to avoid breaking it apart.
6. Top the salad with crushed peanuts, chopped cilantro, and Thai basil.
7. Serve immediately as a refreshing salad or side dish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables and herbs.
• High in protein due to the addition of crab meat.

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