Photograph of the finished Som tam khao pod

Thailand · Nộm bắp ngô Som tam khao pod

Som tam khao pod

20 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Sweet corn Sweet corn 1.6 lb
  • Photograph of Tomato Tomato 4
  • Photograph of Long beans Long beans 5.6 oz
  • Photograph of Dried shrimp Dried shrimp 2.8 oz
  • Photograph of Roasted peanuts Roasted peanuts 3.5 oz
  • Photograph of Garlic Garlic 12 cloves
  • Photograph of Chilli Chilli 12
  • Photograph of Fish sauce Fish sauce ⅓ cup

Method

  1. 1 Boil the sweet corn, then separate the kernels and let them cool.
  2. 2 Grind the garlic, chili peppers, and palm sugar in an earthenware mortar until well combined.
  3. 3 Gently mash the chopped green beans and sliced tomatoes.
  4. 4 Season with fish sauce and lemon juice to balance the four flavors.
  5. 5 Add the corn kernels and dried shrimp, stir gently, sprinkle with crushed roasted peanuts, and serve.
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