Spicy Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)

Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this refreshing Spicy Green Papaya Salad, known as Som Tum. A perfect blend of crunchy papaya, zesty lime, and spicy chilies creates a dish that's both tangy and satisfying.

Steps

1. In a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic and chilies until they form a paste. 2. Add the shredded papaya and carrot to the mortar and gently pound to combine with the chili-garlic paste. 3. Incorporate the fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar into the mixture, and mix well. 4. Add the quartered tomatoes and gently toss everything together without breaking the tomatoes too much. 5. Transfer to a serving plate, sprinkle with crushed peanuts, and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before serving.

1 cup green papaya, shredded 1 small carrot, shredded 1 small tomato, quartered 1-2 Thai bird chilies (adjust to taste) 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 teaspoon palm sugar 1 tablespoon crushed peanuts Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish