Thai Papaya Salad (Somtam Malagor)

Thai Papaya Salad (Somtam Malagor) recipe pinit

Thai Papaya Salad, also known as Somtam Malagor, is a popular street food in Thailand and is loved for its combination of spicy, sour, and sweet flavors.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 10.

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 30 mins
Servings: 4 Calories: 600
Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Peel and shred the green papaya.
  2. Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves.
  3. Cut the long beans into 2-inch pieces.
  4. In a mortar and pestle, pound the Thai chili peppers and garlic into a coarse paste.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded papaya, cherry tomatoes, long beans, roasted peanuts, and the chili-garlic paste.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, and salt until the sugar is dissolved.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
  8. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  9. Serve the Thai Papaya Salad garnished with extra roasted peanuts.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 150kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
Sugars 10g
Protein 2g4%

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

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