Som Tum — The King of Thai Salads
Everything about Som Tum. Learn about regional varieties, spice levels, ingredients.
Som Tum (ส้มตำ) is Thailand's most famous salad — shredded green papaya pounded with chili, garlic, lime, and fish sauce.
Popular Variations
- Som Tum Thai — classic with peanuts and dried shrimp
- Som Tum Pu — with salted black crab
- Som Tum Pla Ra — with fermented fish sauce (Isaan style)
Spice Level
Typically 3-5/5. Request 'mai phet' for mild version.
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