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Low-Calorie Papaya Salad (Som Tam)

Low-Calorie Papaya Salad (Som Tam)

A recipe for papaya salad (Som Tam) with low calories in a homemade version, easy to prepare and delicious. 435 kcal and 18.5 grams of protein for 4 servings

Nutrition values for the whole recipe

Calories

435 cal

Protein

18.5 g

Carbs

57 g

Fat

12.5 g

Difficulty

Easy

Prep time

10 min

Cook time

See recipe

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

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Scale
  • 300 g Green papaya

  • 1 A large carrot

  • 10 pods Yardlong beans

  • 8 Cherry tomatoes

  • 25 g Roasted peanuts

  • 12 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 12 tablespoons fish sauce

  • 80 drops Monk fruit/sucralose sweetener Monk fruit / sucralose sweetenerA zero-calorie liquid sweetener. Add it by the drop, to taste.

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 1/2 Chili pepper (You can have more if you like spicy)

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Method

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  1. Crush the garlic and chili in a mortar and pestle (or in a bowl) and add the lemon, fish sauce and sweetener and mix

  2. Add the papaya and carrots (cut into juliennes) to the bowl and let them absorb all the flavors of the sauce

  3. Add the yardlong beans (4 cm pieces) and the cherry tomatoes and give them small blows to combine flavors.

  4. Sprinkle peanuts on top, and enjoy!

Small tips that make a difference

  • Bruise the tomatoes and yardlong beans lightly so they soak up the dressing.
  • Make the dressing separately and taste it before mixing everything together.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I buy green papaya?
In Asian grocers and larger markets. If you cannot find it, grated kohlrabi or a carrot and white cabbage mix work well.
Can I make it ahead?
You can cut the vegetables and make the dressing a day ahead, but mix only before serving to keep everything crisp.
How spicy is the salad?
The heat is set entirely by the amount of chilli. Leave it out for a tangy, refreshing salad.

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