Sugar-Free Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)
Indulge in the refreshing, tangy crunch of this Sugar-Free Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum), a healthier take on a Thai classic! Packed with vibrant, nutrient-rich ingredients like shredded green papaya, cherry tomatoes, and crisp green beans, this recipe delivers a bold punch of flavor without added sugar. Fresh garlic and Thai bird's eye chilies bring a spicy kick, balanced perfectly by the zesty lime and savory fish sauce dressing. Roasted peanuts add a delightful crunch, while a sprinkle of fresh cilantro adds a fragrant finish. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this light, low-carb salad is a perfect side dish or stand-alone meal for any occasion. Vegan or vegetarian? Simply substitute the fish sauce with soy sauce for a plant-based twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized Green papaya
- 10 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 50 grams Green beans
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 pieces Fresh Thai bird's eye chilies
- 1 large Lime
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 30 grams Roasted peanuts
- 10 grams Fresh cilantro
- 1 small Carrot
Instructions
Peel the green papaya and shred it using a grater or mandoline slicer to get thin strips. Place the shredded papaya in a bowl.
Wash and cut cherry tomatoes in half. Set them aside.
Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
Using a mortar and pestle, add garlic, chilies, and a pinch of salt. Gently pound the mixture until the garlic is crushed and the chilies are slightly torn.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the mortar and lightly crush just enough to release their juices.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded papaya, sliced green beans, chili-garlic mixture, and tomatoes.
Add the fish sauce and squeeze the juice of one large lime into the bowl. Toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the dressing coats all of the ingredients.
Peel the carrot and shred it into similar strips as the papaya and add it to the bowl.
Add the roasted peanuts and give a final toss.
Garnish with fresh cilantro just before serving.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary by adding more lime juice or fish sauce to taste.
Serve immediately on a large plate or individual serving bowls.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.0 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2666 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.1 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.3 g | ||
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 237 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2024 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
