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
435 cal
18.5 g
57 g
12.5 g
Easy
Prep time
10 min prep
Cook time
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Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
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300 gram Green papaya
1 A large carrot
10 Backpacks Yardlong beans
8 Cherry tomatoes
25 gram Roasted peanuts
12 spoons lemon juice
12 spoons fish sauce
2 my teeth garlic
1/2 Chili pepper (You can have more if you like spicy)
Method
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Crush the garlic and chili in a mortar and pestle (or in a bowl) and add the lemon, fish sauce and sweetener and mix
Add the papaya and carrots (cut into juliennes) to the bowl and let them absorb all the flavors of the sauce
Add the yardlong beans (4 cm pieces) and the cherry tomatoes and give them small blows to combine flavors.
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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