Som Tam (Thai Papaya Salad)
Thailand's famous low-calorie, high-fiber salad. This clean version is perfect for weight loss with only 120 calories per serving.
🔥120 Calories
💪4g Protein
⏱️15 min
👨🍳Easy
Ingredients
- 1200 g Shredded green papaya
- 23 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 33 pieces Long beans
- 43-5 pieces Thai chilies
- 53 cloves Garlic cloves
- 61 tbsp Dried shrimp
- 71 tbsp Roasted peanuts
- 81 tbsp Fish sauce
- 92 tbsp Lime juice
- 101/2 tsp Palm sugar
Instructions
- 1
Pound chilies and garlic until crushed
- 2
Add long beans cut into pieces, pound lightly
- 3
Add tomatoes, pound until slightly broken
- 4
Season with fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar
- 5
Add shredded papaya, pound and mix together
- 6
Add dried shrimp and peanuts, toss to combine
💡Tips
- •Reduce peanuts and dried shrimp to lower calories and sodium
- •Use stevia instead of sugar for keto version
- •Add shredded chicken breast for extra protein
- •Serve with cabbage for more fiber
- •Don't eat daily due to high sodium content
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in Som Tam?
A clean Som Tam has about 120-150 calories per serving. With extra peanuts and salted crab, it can reach 200-250 calories.
Is Som Tam good for weight loss?
Yes, Som Tam is low-calorie and high in fiber. However, limit to 2-3 times per week due to high sodium content. Ask for less sugar and salt, and skip the crab.