Making Som Tam Thai Requires Pounding The Ingredients. Aside from getting the strips of shredded papaya at just the right thickness, you also need to "bruise" them.

Today som tum (sometimes spelled som tam) ... 2 green onions, very thinly sliced, 1 fresh red Thai chile with seeds, thinly sliced, and reserved beans. Pour dressing over; toss.

Whether you prefer fermented fish, salty crab, or classic Thai style, here's our guide to finding the best som tam in Bangkok today.

Spicy papaya salad: Som Tam. Thai cuisine is full of fresh salads that are worth the try. These include Laab Kai, a chopped ...

In this take on Thai som tam, crisp, juicy apples replace green papaya for a crunchy, sweet, sour, and spicy salad that’s ready in 20 minutes.

If you are making som tam Thai, also known as Thai green papaya salad, there's a shredding hack you need to know that will make it much easier.