Thai Papaya Salad with Crab
Tart, spicy, and herbaceous—this classic Som Tam gets luxe appeal from sweet crab meat and toasted peanuts. Ready in under 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 248
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Halve the papaya lengthwise, scoop seeds, then grate the flesh into matchsticks using a box grater or julienne peeler.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar until sugar dissolves, about 30 seconds.
Step 3
Pick through crab meat gently to remove any shell fragments; keep pieces intact.
Step 4
Place papaya in a large bowl. Add minced chili and pour dressing over; toss gently for 1 minute.
Step 5
Add crab meat, tomatoes, cilantro, and half the peanuts; fold together without breaking crab.
Step 6
Divide between two plates and scatter remaining peanuts on top. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- box grater or julienne peeler
- small mixing bowl
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- two serving plates
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