Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad)

By Jaymers

Ingredients

• 1/4 C fresh lime juice
• 1/4 C lightly packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 C fish sauce
• 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
• 1 firm, large green papaya, peeled
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 1 bunch green onions, trimmed and sliced
• 1 large tomato, seeded and sliced thin
• 1/2 C chopped peanuts

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk the lime juice and brown sugar together for 1 minute.

2. Add in the fish sauce and Sriracha, whisk again and set aside.

3. Cut the gree papaya in half lengthwise and scoop out the white seeds. Slice the papaya into matchstick-size pieces, or shred in a box grater or mandoline.

4. Toss with the carrots, green onion and tomato slices in a large bowl.

5. Pour dressing over the salad and toss well.

6. Serve immediately with a scattering of peanuts over the top of each serving, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 8 hours).