How to Make Som Tam Malakor (Green Papaya Salad) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Som Tam Malakor, also known as Green Papaya Salad, is a traditional Thai dish that is bursting with bold and vibrant flavors. This refreshing and spicy salad is made with shredded green papaya, tomatoes, green beans, peanuts, and a zesty dressing. It's the perfect combination of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy, making it a truly addicting dish that is a popular street food in Thailand.

The key to this dish is the balance of flavors and textures. The green papaya adds a crunchy element, ...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup peanuts
  • 2 Thai chiles, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon dried shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 medium limes, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 medium papaya - peeled, seeded, and sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ medium carrot, peeled and shredded
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place peanuts on a baking sheet.
  • Toast in the preheated oven until fragrant and browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Grind roasted peanuts, Thai chilies, garlic, dried shrimp, and sugar in a mortar and pestle or food processor. Stir in lime juice and fish sauce to make dressing.
  • Toss papaya, tomatoes, green beans, and carrot with dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    242 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 1126mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 197mg
    • Calcium: 89mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 855mg