Easy Som Tum

Easy Som Tum- A couple of weeks ago we uploaded a Som tum recipe. This Isaan favorite is a must for all those who love spicy food! In Thailand, it is relatively easy to make with the ingredients that are available. However, this is not the case in Sweden. Here a Green Papaya can cost upwards of 150 kr(15$)/kg. Yes, a proper Som tum can cost a pretty penny, so to speak.

Although we have translated Som Tum to green papaya salad, it can actually be made using other veggies and fruit. Here we will present a version that uses carrots, corn and kohlrabi, three ingredients that are widely available in Sweden. I used to make this dish as a student with only carrots and corn all the time. We’ve also chosen some other ingredients than can substitute for hard to find ingredients, like caster sugar instead of palm sugar.

What we want to say with this recipe is that you shouldn’t be afraid to experiment with the ingredients. The most important thing is that the flavor component of the dressing is correct. We hope this will encourage you to try and make this at home!

Easy Somtum

Recipe by Just LagomCourse: MainCuisine: Thai

Servings

2-3

Servings

Ingredients

• 1-2 fresh kohlrabi

• 2 big carrots

• chilies (to taste)

• 1 can sweet corn

• 3 cloves of garlic (peeled)

• 2 tbsp dried shrimps (optional)

• 10 cherry tomatoes (cut in half)

• 2 limes

• 2 tbsp tamarind juice (optional)

• 3 tbsp caster sugar

• 3 tbsp fish sauce

• crushed peanuts

Instructions

• Peel and shred kohlrabi and carrot into strips.
• In a big mortar, add garlic, chillies and dried shrimp.
• Add fish sauce, palm sugar, tamarind juice, lime juice and tomatoes, mix until sugar dissolves.
• Add shredded kohlrabi, carrot and corn. Pound and mix well. Add peanuts and serve.

Notes

• If you don’t have big motar, you can mix all the seasoning in a small mortar (step 2-3), then pour the dressing over shredded papaya and carrot in a large mixing bowl. Toss until well mixed, sprinkle peanuts and serve.