Green papaya salad

"Som tam" redirects here. For the film, see Somtum (film).
Not to be confused with cơm tấm.
Green papaya salad
Green papaya salad with yardlong beans, chili, pla ra, brined crab, hog plum and lime
TypeSalad
Place of originLaos
Region or stateSoutheast Asia
Associated cuisineXishuangbanna (China), Burmese, Cambodian, Lao, Thai, Vietnamese
Main ingredientsGreen papaya
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Green papaya salad is a spicy salad made from shredded unripe papaya. Known as tam som or tam mak hoong in Laos, the dish is characterized by its bold flavors, combining sour, spicy, salty, and slightly sweet elements. It is believed to have been created by the Lao people and is considered one of the national dishes of Laos.

The dish is also popular in neighboring Thailand, particularly in the Isan region, where the population is predominantly ethnic Lao. From Isan, green papaya salad, known in Thai as som tam, spread throughout Thailand and became a staple of Thai cuisine. Beyond Laos and Thailand, green papaya salad has also gained popularity across continental Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Myanmar, and Vietnam.


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