Gluten-Free JOC Soups and Stews - Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)

              Ingredients:
              
              1 medium green papaya, peeled, seeded, and shredded
              2 cloves garlic, minced
              2-3 Thai bird chilies, finely chopped
              2 tablespoons fish sauce
              1 tablespoon tamarind paste
              1 tablespoon palm sugar
              1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
              1/2 cup green beans, chopped
              Crushed peanuts and lime wedges for garnish
              
              Steps:
              
              In a large mortar, pound garlic and chilies together.
              Add shredded papaya and gently pound to soften.
              Mix in fish sauce, tamarind paste, and palm sugar until well combined.
              Toss in cherry tomatoes and green beans, lightly pounding to absorb flavors.
              Adjust the taste by adding more fish sauce, sugar, or tamarind if needed.
              Serve garnished with crushed peanuts and lime wedges.
              Enjoy the authentic flavors of Gluten-Free Thai Green Papaya Salad from JOC Soups and Stews!