Som Tam – Thai Green Papaya & Carrot Salad

On our trips to Asia, one of our favourite sides, is Thai Green Papaya Salad.

We current have a glut of Papaya here on the Costa Tropical at the moment; what better to accompany a Thai meal?

However, if Green Papaya are difficult for you to find, so you can substitute kohlrabi or a mild White Turnip perfectly well.

This is my veganised version of the typical Thai Salad, Som Tam:

INGREDIENTS SAUCE:

🌶️ 2 tbsp garlic , roughly chopped or use paste

🌶️ 4-6 bird eye chillies, , roughly chopped with/without seeds (use fewer for less spicy)

🌶️ 2 TBS Agave or similar

🌶️ 1/4 cup Rice vinegar (sub white wine vinegar or lime juice as alternatives)

🌶️ 1/2 cup Soy Sauce /Tamari

🌶️ 1 cup roasted Peanuts , unsalted. Smashed for topping

🌶️ 20 French/Green Beans , cut in 5cm/2″ pieces (raw) save some for topping.

🌶️ 2 cups carrot grated/shredded

🌶️ 4 cups green papaya , grated/shredded, TIGHTLY packed cups (1 large Papaya)

🌶️ 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves (or Cilantro)

🌶️ Lime slices optional

1) Mix up the ingredients for the sauce & leave to one side

2) Mix up all the salad ingredients apart from the peanuts, some beans & some basil/cilantro

3) Pour the sauce over the salad & stir well

4) Top with the toppings & slices of lime, then serve

Low Fat, Asian Food, Thai food & World Flavours