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UKSom tam
/sɒm tam/
/sɑːm tæm/Som tam
[NOUN]1
a spicy and tangy Thai salad made with shredded green papaya, tomatoes, peanuts, and other ingredients
What is "som tam"?
Som tam is a popular Thai salad that is made from shredded unripe papaya, carrots, tomatoes, and green beans, which are mixed together with a spicy dressing made from fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, and chili peppers. The salad is often garnished with roasted peanuts and dried shrimp, and can be served with sticky rice or grilled meat. It can be made in various levels of spiciness, depending on personal preference, and is often considered a healthy and low-calorie dish due to its emphasis on fresh vegetables.
Examples
1. And we had som tam, or tam som-- papaya salad-- maybe twice a day for 30 days.
2. So, one of the most popular things to eat in Thailand is called som tam, which is green papaya salad with grilled chicken.
3. So, Som Tam, and it's right in Silom, and what I love about this restaurant is that the taste of the papaya salads, they taste exactly like you would get them in Isaan.
4. Something I was gonna tell you that is pretty cool about this restaurant, especially the auntie making som tam, the auntie pounding.
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