Som tam Thai

Method

1. 1 Shred the green papaya into long strips and soak them in ice water to make them crispy.
2. 2 Grind the garlic and chili peppers in an earthenware mortar, then add palm sugar and grind until dissolved.
3. 3 Add the chopped green beans and tomatoes and mash them gently.
4. 4 Season with fish sauce and lime juice, tasting to ensure a balance of sour, spicy, salty, and sweet flavors.
5. 5 Add the papaya and dried shrimp, stir gently, then sprinkle with crushed roasted peanuts and serve immediately.