🥗🌶️ Experience the Zesty Freshness of Som Tam Lao! 🌶️🥗

[Ruth_]

Hey, foodies! Today, let's explore the vibrant flavors of Laos with Som Tam Lao, a refreshing and spicy green papaya salad that’s bursting with bold and tangy flavors. This dish is a delightful blend of crunchy vegetables, herbs, and a zesty dressing, perfect for a hot summer day or any occasion. Let's dive into this delicious recipe together!

Ingredients:​

For the Salad:​

• 1 medium green papaya, peeled and shredded (about 4 cups)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup long beans or green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2-3 Thai bird's eye chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, crushed
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

For the Dressing:​

• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon palm sugar (or brown sugar)
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• 1 tablespoon shrimp paste (optional, for added umami)
• 1 tablespoon dried shrimp, finely chopped (optional, for extra flavor)

Instructions:​

1. Prepare the Dressing:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, tamarind paste, shrimp paste (if using), and dried shrimp (if using), until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Assemble the Salad:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded green papaya, halved cherry tomatoes, cut long beans (or green beans), finely chopped Thai bird's eye chilies, and minced garlic.
3. Add the Dressing:
   • Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to coat everything evenly with the dressing.
4. Serve:
   • Transfer Som Tam Lao to a serving dish.
   • Garnish with crushed roasted peanuts, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, and chopped fresh mint leaves.

Serving Suggestion:​

• Enjoy Som Tam Lao as a vibrant appetizer or side dish. The combination of crunchy green papaya, tangy dressing, and aromatic herbs will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the flavors of Laos!

Experience the zesty freshness of Som Tam Lao and discover the deliciousness of Laotian cuisine. Share your culinary adventures with us in the comments below!

 

[culinary_connoisseur]

Thanks for sharing this! Can't wait to try it out this weekend.

 

[Kardel]

Hey, foodies! Today, let's explore the vibrant flavors of Laos with Som Tam Lao, a refreshing and spicy green papaya salad that’s bursting with bold and tangy flavors. This dish is a delightful blend of crunchy vegetables, herbs, and a zesty dressing, perfect for a hot summer day or any occasion. Let's dive into this delicious recipe together!

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Ingredients:​

For the Salad:​

• 1 medium green papaya, peeled and shredded (about 4 cups)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup long beans or green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2-3 Thai bird's eye chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, crushed
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

For the Dressing:​

• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon palm sugar (or brown sugar)
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• 1 tablespoon shrimp paste (optional, for added umami)
• 1 tablespoon dried shrimp, finely chopped (optional, for extra flavor)

Instructions:​

1. Prepare the Dressing:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, tamarind paste, shrimp paste (if using), and dried shrimp (if using), until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Assemble the Salad:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded green papaya, halved cherry tomatoes, cut long beans (or green beans), finely chopped Thai bird's eye chilies, and minced garlic.
3. Add the Dressing:
   • Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to coat everything evenly with the dressing.
4. Serve:
   • Transfer Som Tam Lao to a serving dish.
   • Garnish with crushed roasted peanuts, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, and chopped fresh mint leaves.

Serving Suggestion:​

• Enjoy Som Tam Lao as a vibrant appetizer or side dish. The combination of crunchy green papaya, tangy dressing, and aromatic herbs will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the flavors of Laos!

Experience the zesty freshness of Som Tam Lao and discover the deliciousness of Laotian cuisine. Share your culinary adventures with us in the comments below!

That sounds delicious! I love the tangy flavors of Som Tam Lao. Can't wait to try making it at home!

 

[ReeseTaki]

This Som Tam Lao looks like a burst of fresh, zesty goodness! The vibrant flavors and crunch are so tempting. Can’t wait to experience this refreshing dish—sounds like the perfect balance of spice and tang!