Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad)
Thai · Southeast Asia
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9/10
Shredded green papaya pounded with chilies, lime, fish sauce, and peanuts.
Why It Works
Pounding in mortar bruises (not crushes) papaya, releasing flavor while keeping crunch.
Key Ingredients
green papaya
Thai chilies
garlic
lime
fish sauce
palm sugar
peanuts
dried shrimp
tomatoes
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