Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam Malakor)

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This light and refreshing green papaya salad is both satisfying and healthy. I love customizing it with extra chiles for added heat, but the beauty of this recipe is how easily it adapts to suit any taste!

shredded papaya and vegetable salad in a purple bowl with lime wedges
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • ¼ cup peanuts

  • 2 Thai chiles, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic

  • 1 tablespoon dried shrimp

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • 2 medium limes, juiced

  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce

  • 1 medium green papaya - peeled, seeded, and sliced

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • ¼ cup fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • ½ medium carrot, peeled and shredded

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place peanuts on a baking sheet.

  2. Toast in the preheated oven until fragrant and golden, 7 to 8 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.

  3. Grind peanuts, Thai chilies, garlic, dried shrimp, and sugar in a mortar and pestle, or food processor. Stir lime juice and fish sauce together in a small bowl to make dressing.

  4. Toss papaya, tomatoes, green beans, and carrot with dressing. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook's Note:

Make sure to use a green papaya. You can use palm sugar instead of white.

Editor's Note:

Please note the differences in ingredient amounts and yield when using the magazine version of this recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

242 Calories
10g Fat
37g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 242
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 1126mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 14%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 197mg 219%
Calcium 89mg 7%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 855mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.