Som Tum Talay

Som Tum Talay is a refreshing Thai seafood salad that combines the crunch of green papaya with the rich flavors of fresh seafood. This vibrant dish is perfect for those looking for a light yet satisfying meal bursting with authentic Thai flavors.

Ingredients

• Green papaya - 200 grams, shredded
• Carrot - 50 grams, shredded
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Long green beans - 50 grams, cut into 3 cm pieces
• Shrimp - 100 grams, peeled and deveined
• Squid - 100 grams, cleaned and sliced
• Mussels - 100 grams, cleaned
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Palm sugar - 1 tablespoon, grated
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Thai bird's eye chili - 2, minced (adjust to taste)
• Peanuts - 30 grams, crushed (for garnish)
• Fresh coriander - a handful, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Prepare the seafood by boiling the shrimp, squid, and mussels in salted water for about 3-5 minutes until cooked, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded green papaya, shredded carrot, halved cherry tomatoes, and cut long green beans.
3. In a separate small bowl, mix the fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, minced garlic, and minced bird's eye chili until the sugar dissolves.
4. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss well to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
5. Add the cooked seafood to the salad and gently toss to incorporate without breaking the seafood.
6. Serve the salad in bowls, garnishing with crushed peanuts and chopped fresh coriander on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in protein from seafood, which supports muscle health.

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