Lao Papaya Salad

Lao Papaya Salad, also known as ‘Tam Som’ or ‘Tam Mak Hoong’, is a popular dish in Laos and Thailand. It is known for its vibrant flavors and refreshing taste.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Lao Papaya Salad

Cooking Method: Mixing, Pounding Cuisine: Lao, Thai Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 480

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Green papaya
• 150 gram Cherry tomatoes
• 100 gram Green beans
• 100 gram Carrots
• 4 teaspoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoon Fish sauce
• 2 tablespoon Palm sugar
• 2 piece Garlic cloves
• 2 piece Thai chili peppers
• 50 gram Roasted peanuts
• 20 gram Fresh cilantro
• 20 gram Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1. Peel and shred the green papaya, cherry tomatoes, green beans, and carrots.
2. In a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic cloves and Thai chili peppers to a paste.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the pounded garlic and chili paste, lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
4. Add the shredded vegetables to the mixing bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the dressing.
5. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Garnish with roasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, and mint leaves.
7. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 12g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.