Som Tam
A vibrant Thai-inspired green papaya salad served with blue rice, crunchy vegetables, herbs, and a hard-boiled egg. This quick version uses everyday ingredients for a fresh, spicy, and satisfying meal.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 10g
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked blue rice
- 2 cups shredded green papaya or cabbage
- 1 medium, shredded carrot
- 2 tablespoons juice lime
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups shredded green papaya or cabbage, 1 shredded carrot, and 2 tbsp lime juice. Toss well.
- 2
Add 1 tbsp fish sauce and mix thoroughly. Let sit for 5 minutes to soften.
- 3
Serve the salad over 2 cups cooked blue rice. Top with 2 tbsp chopped peanuts and optional fresh herbs, bean sprouts, sliced red onion, and a halved hard-boiled egg.
- 4
For extra heat, sprinkle with crushed dried chilies or sliced fresh red chilies before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- large bowl
- grater
- knife
- cutting board
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