Dish
Som tam mamuang
Green Papaya Salad
Som tam mamuang is made by shredding green papaya and mixing it with a spicy dressing made from lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, and chili peppers. The salad is then topped with roasted peanuts and dried shrimp. This dish is gluten-free and can be made vegan by omitting the dried shrimp.
Origins and history
Som tam mamuang originated in northeastern Thailand and is a popular street food in Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries.
Dietary considerations
Gluten-free, can be made vegan
Variations
There are many variations of som tam, including som tam Thai (made with peanuts and dried shrimp), som tam poo (made with crab), and som tam boo pla ra (made with fermented fish sauce).
Presentation and garnishing
Som tam is traditionally served in a large mortar and pestle and garnished with fresh herbs and lime wedges.
Tips & Tricks
To make the salad less spicy, remove the seeds from the chili peppers.
Side-dishes
Som tam is often served with sticky rice and grilled chicken or pork.
Drink pairings
Thai iced tea or beer
Delicious Som tam mamuang recipes
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