Som Tum [0000081]

Ingredients:

2 cups shredded green papaya
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons gluten-free fish sauce
1-2 Thai bird's eye chilies, chopped (adjust to spice preference)
1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, crushed
1 clove garlic, minced
Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Steps:

In a mortar, combine chopped Thai chilies and minced garlic. Crush with a pestle to release flavors.
Add shredded green papaya and cherry tomatoes to the mortar. Gently pound to bruise the vegetables.
Season with gluten-free fish sauce, palm sugar, and lime juice. Adjust to taste.
Toss in crushed peanuts and mix well.
Serve in a dish, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.

Enjoy this gluten-free version of Authentic Thai Som Tum, a refreshing and spicy green papaya salad!