Som tam

Method

1. 1 Peel the green papaya, shred it into long strips, then soak it in ice water for 10 minutes to make the strips crispy. Afterwards, drain the water.
2. 2 Put the garlic and chili peppers in a mortar and pestle, crush them for about 1 minute, then add the palm sugar and dried shrimp and continue crushing until well combined.
3. 3 Pour fish sauce and squeeze lemon juice into the mortar, stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
4. 4 Add the chopped green beans and tomato wedges, and gently mash them a few times to allow the vegetables to absorb the dressing without becoming mushy.
5. 5 Pour the shredded papaya into a mortar and pestle, then stir with a spoon for 2 minutes until evenly mixed.
6. 6 Arrange on a plate, sprinkle with crushed roasted peanuts, and eat immediately while still crispy.