How long does Som Tam Salad take?

15 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Som Tam Salad serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Som Tam Salad vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Som Tam Salad spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Som Tam Salad?

1 Raw Papaya, 2 Bird's Eye Chilli, 2 tbsp Lemon Juice, 2 tbsp Soy Sauce, 1 tbsp Peanuts (crushed), 3 cloves Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Som Tam Salad?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Som Tam Salad?

About 113 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Som Tam Salad

Name: Som Tam Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 4 Beans; ½ tsp Salt; As Needed Water; 2 tbsp Brown Sugar; 2 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Soy Sauce; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 Raw Papaya, Julienne; 1 Carrot, Julienne; 2 Bird's Eye Chilli; As Needed Lettuce; 3 sprigs Coriander Leaves; 2 sprigs Spring Onion; 1 tbsp Peanuts (crushed)

15 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 5 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Raw Papaya Salad, Thai Papaya Salad · Veg · Soups & Salads

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Som tam, Thai raw papaya salad, with carrot, beans and bird's eye chilli in a sugar, lemon and soy dressing. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 15 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Summer

Ingredients

14 items

2 people

Beans4
Salt½ tsp
WaterAs Needed
Brown Sugar2 tbsp
Lemon Juice2 tbsp
Soy Sauce2 tbsp
Garlic3 cloves
Raw Papaya, Julienne1
Carrot, Julienne1
Bird's Eye Chilli2
LettuceAs Needed
Coriander Leaves3 sprigs
Spring Onion2 sprigs
Peanuts (crushed)1 tbsp

Contains: groundnut, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	113kcal	226kcal
Protein	3.7g	7.4g
Carbohydrate	20g	40g
Fat	2.9g	5.8g
Fibre	2.3g	4.6g
Sugar	14g	27g

Cookd masalas for raw papaya

Method

1
Blanch the beans in salted water for 2 minutes. Remove them from the water and cut them lengthwise.
BeansSaltWater
2
For the dressing, in a bowl combine the brown sugar, lemon juice, soya sauce and minced garlic.
Brown SugarLemon JuiceSoy SauceGarlic
3
Mix the raw papaya, carrot, beans and chilli along with the dressing in a bowl.
Raw PapayaCarrotBird's Eye Chilli
4
Place the salad on a bed of mixed lettuce. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves, spring onion and crushed peanuts.
LettuceCoriander LeavesSpring OnionPeanuts (crushed)

Before you start

How long does Som Tam Salad take?: 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Som Tam Salad serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Som Tam Salad vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Som Tam Salad spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Som Tam Salad?: 1 Raw Papaya, 2 Bird's Eye Chilli, 2 tbsp Lemon Juice, 2 tbsp Soy Sauce, 1 tbsp Peanuts (crushed), 3 cloves Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Som Tam Salad?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Som Tam Salad?: About 113 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.