Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam Malakor)

Ingredients

¼ cup peanuts

2 peppers Thai chiles, chopped

3 cloves garlic

1 tablespoon dried shrimp

1 tablespoon white sugar

2 medium limes, juiced

2 tablespoons fish sauce

1 medium green papaya, peeled and shredded

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

¼ cup fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces

½ medium carrot, peeled and shredded

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place peanuts on a baking sheet.

Step 2

Toast in the preheated oven until fragrant and browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Grind roasted peanuts, Thai chilies, garlic, dried shrimp, and sugar in a mortar and pestle or food processor. Stir in lime juice and fish sauce to make dressing.

Step 4

Toss papaya, tomatoes, green beans, and carrot with dressing. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook's Note:

Make sure to use a green papaya. You can use palm sugar instead of white.

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