Som tam poo

Method

1. 1 Soak the freshwater crabs in saltwater, then rinse them clean and blanch them for 3 minutes until the shells turn red.
2. 2 Grind the garlic and chili peppers in a wooden mortar, then add palm sugar and grind until dissolved.
3. 3 Pour the fish sauce and lemon juice into a mortar and stir until the mixture is well combined.
4. 4 Place the tomatoes and okra in a mortar and pestle and gently pound them until they crack but are not completely crushed.
5. 5 Add the shredded papaya and gently mash it with a pestle while stirring with the other pestle.
6. 6 Blanch the crabs and gently pound them a few times to crack the shells and release their flavor into the dressing.