Somtam
Somtam is one of the more popular dishes local to the Isaan region. In plain English terms it’s a spicy papaya salad. Though it’s origins are in Isaan and Laos, the dish has gained popularity outside the northeast and can be found throughout Thailand. A sample list of ingredients is listed below.
* 6 Garlic cloves
* 300 gm Green papaya, julienned
* 10 Small green chilies
* 1/4 cup Unsalted peanuts, roasted
* 1/4 cup Dried shrimp
* 1/2 cup Yard long beans, chopped
* 6 Cherry tomatoes, quartered
* 1/4 cup Lemon juice
* 1 tblsp Palm sugar
* 1 tblsp Fish sauce
For a complete recipe, check the listing at your-thai-recipe.