Vegan Papaya Salad (Som Tum)

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1. 1

   Prepare the vegetables by shredding the green papaya and carrot, halving the green beans, and halving the cherry tomatoes.

   Približno 5 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: If you don't have a specific papaya shredder, you can use a julienne peeler or a sharp knife to create thin strips.

2. 2

   In a large mortar and pestle, add the garlic and thai chili.

   Približno 1 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: Adjust the number of chilies to your preferred spice level.

3. 3

   Pound the garlic and chili until a coarse paste forms.

   Približno 2 min

4. 4

   Add the lime juice, palm sugar, and soy sauce to the mortar.

5. 5

   Pound and stir gently until the palm sugar dissolves and the dressing is well combined.

   Približno 2 min

6. 6

   Add the green beans and cherry tomatoes to the mortar and gently bruise them with the pestle.

   Približno 1 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: Don't over-pound; you want them slightly crushed, not mashed.

7. 7

   Add the shredded green papaya and carrot to the mortar.

8. 8

   Using a spoon and the pestle, gently mix and bruise the papaya mixture, ensuring all ingredients are coated with the dressing.

   Približno 3 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: The goal is to gently soften the papaya and incorporate the flavors without turning it into a mush.

9. 9

   Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more lime juice, palm sugar, or soy sauce to balance the flavors.

   Približno 1 min

10. 10

    Transfer the papaya salad to serving plates and garnish with roasted peanuts.

    Približno 1 min

    Kuharjeva opomba: Serve immediately for best texture and freshness.