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Hi, thanks for this awesome vid. I have a question can this possibly put in a jar and make it like papaya salad in a jar. If I preserved it how many days it will last?
Our friend wiggy from Thailand whom we so dearly love so much like part of our family because we have known her since the eighties and have found her again after losing contact with her used to make this and I used to love it so much. Sometimes she would make milder versions both hot and fish-wise and sometimes she would make it strong. I remember how at first I was grossed out by the smell and taste of it but over time I loved eating it. Sometimes when she made the much weaker ones I would not enjoy it as much. Now that I know what is in this delicious recipe I will enjoy it even more. I think I will head out to my local Laos food restaurant and order some of this; "the strong one." Thank you so much for sharing this from you and Wiggys beautiful culture. Love you Wiggy.
What I love about this video is that she went through the technique and process thoroughly, not just the recipe. We have a lot of papaya trees and chili plants in the farm. Cannot wait to try this. 🇵🇭
Im glad Im from Sri Lanka because almost all of the ingredients are easily found here. I have papayas, limes, chillies and long beans in my garden so I don't have to spend too much on this delicious dish ♥️
My mom use cucumber or vermicelli noodles also. I used carrots or raw mango :) in Thailand they have so many varieties and even corn or crab but that's another recipe. Also shrimp.
For me, Green Papaya Salad takes the crown. In my humble opinion it's pretty much the best salad in the world. It is such a taste explosion Thank you for this quick and easy recipe.
Dear Pai, eversince I was in Thailand last year I am cooking Thai inspired dishes. I am really happy I found your channel and with all your great explanations I get better and better. Thank you so much for inspiration, your secret tricks you reveal and explain....and your english is so nice and good to listen to!
I followed your recipe and it turns out really good 👍 exactly like the one I used to have when I was in Bangkok,thank you! I’ve been missed som tum for soooo long time, I went to three Asian supermarkets to gather all the tools and ingredients , it totally worth it!
Years ago I watched this video, purchased all the ingredients (including palm sugar that I still have), made at home. It was a sticky endeavor & I used too much pepper, but I crave this salad! I don’t make it very often, but when I do...I use this recipe. Thank you.
I do not usually use tamarind in my papaya salad but with your recipe, it’s seriously spot on Thai flavors! I now use it all the time! Thank you for this recipe! Yum!
We all loved it when we were in Thailand.. every single day we enjoyed it... I loved the way YOU explained the recipe... I'll definitely give it a try...
I just want to say that your video was so very refreshing and so clear in the instructions. I love your enthusiasm and natural manner. I hope you are still doing this - making videos on You tube. Excellent!
Som Tum was my favourite dish in Thailand. I actually prefer the Som Tum Poo Pla from the Isaan region, which seemed to surprise many locals as westerners tend to shy away from that variety. I'll definitely make this some time soon!
Thank you so much for making this video!! The first time I made papaya salad I watched your video and it’s the only video I would watch when making papaya salad now!! So yummy!
My whole family love papaya salad. We remember this when we were children, living in Singapore in the early 60's. I made one from just memory and what my mum remembered from when we were there. It turned out okayish!, but it can be better, after having watched you making the authentic version with the right ingredients. I'll be out shopping for the ingredients and making one very soon. Can't wait
Great recipe and explanations! I used it as inspiration for a vegetarian version. A little lemon pickle (Indian pickle) took the place of the pickled crabs and gave complexity + acidity + some salt and heat. Delicious!
I lived in Thailand for 5 months and discovered som tum. Easily one of my favorite dishes in the world. Thanks for explaining it so well! I'm gonna make myself some as a New Years treat :)
the moment you chop the papaya with the big knife, it changes my entire life. I can julienne the papaya better than anyone in my house now. Thanks Pai! Love from Indonesia.
Made this recipe and it was AMAZING. The first Thai dish I've made at home that was actually better than what I've gotten at a restaurant. I used the 3 Crabs Fish sauce that you've recommended and I think it really makes a difference, it's just not as funky as the other ones I've cooked with.
I know this is late but I'm so glad I found this channel. I have always wanted to travel to Thailand and experience the food and culture. This only rekindles my need to go!
Glad to hear that and hope to see you including other upvoters after the COVID gone. However please don't expect too much from us. Thailand is just a small and humble country which, like every places, has both good and bad people/things. Expecting something too much usually leads to disappointment because it does not meet our level of expectation, even though it might be OK. Anyway, you are always welcome here. Be our guests anytime.
Thank you for the lovely recipe! I microwaved the chili and garlic because I don't like the taste of them raw but even after that it still tasted really good, dare I say, even better than the one I had in Bangkok
I love your videos Pai coz it's not just about recipes. You teach us techniques and Thai culture as well. Bravo. This green papaya salad makes me wanna go to the market and get all the ingredients and make it myself. LOL. :)
I've watched a lot of asian cooking but love yours the most! I like your not over the top attitude and keep things very informative. Thanks for the recipe!
This was one of daily eating dish ....which I used to eat in chonburi's ...restaurant But In India ...I saw this and now I am able to have it again Thailand is a great place
Awesome video. Really helped me learn how to make my husband and I Som Tum at home. I’ll have to check out your laab videos to see if there’s something I can change with how I make mine.
A thai friend of mine taught me how to cut a lime the thai way back in middle school and you’re right, I’ve been cutting a lime that way ever since. It changes everything!
Thank you for this recipe Pailin. 😃 I just made this for my family today and all of them loved it. Even though I used salt to season instead of fish sauce (as we are short on it), the dish still tastes amazing. ❤
I love Thai culture which I learnt from watching Thai series - always wanted to eat som tum thai but was worried that I wouldn’t be able to eat uncooked prawns and other seafood I usually see in most of the dishes so really glad that it can be made with cooked prawns - dehydrated as seen here definitely trying it. Thanks a million.❤❤❤
I learn to slice and cut the lime and rest of the citruses the right way now...thanks so much! By the way, this salad is heaven on Earth...thanks Angel!
Claymore007 I was wondering what makes thai papaya salad and Laos papaya salad different. I mean I know they’re different but I wanted to know in both distinctive ways and thai is sweeter and sour and Laos is spicy and fishy
Thank you .I finally found your video that showed the real Thai papaya salad. I watched so many CREATIVE videos that people add basil, maple syrup, and tamarind paste. I just want a real Thai papaya salad.😊
Im in love whit it. Papaya salad was the most spicy meal i ever had in Thailand, but even if you take fire the addiction make you you keep going to eat until the end, lovely
OMG!!! A little bit salty crispy chicken skin makes me mad as it can get along well with papaya salad. Have you ever tried crispy pork skin? It is yummy, too.
My mom and I used to buy papaya salad from a local Thai restaurant. It was so good. Back then, that was the only Thai restaurant in this area. Now there are many Thai restaurants, but none are as good as that one was.
Papaya taste so much better this way. We indians use to cool papaya but ever since i tasted som tum. I always prefer this . Its refreshing easy and healthy.
I'm gonna try to make this. Cambodians have a similar salad, we call it "bok lahong". It translates to pound/beat papaya. Bok= pound/beat/crash, Lahong= papaya. Thanks for sharing.
Pai: I made my first Green Papaya salad today using your cookbook recipe, along with my new mortar and pestle (the clay one specific foWr GPS. I used 1 Tbsp fish sauce + 1 Tbsp Shrimp paste. It was excellent!
That’s the Laos version with crab paste. Will stink the house but worth it and add carrot to it for a beautiful color and taste great then try sweet rice (aka sticky rice) instead,you will love this which I love every time I make my papaya salad.
I have been living in Chiang Mai for 4 years. I have eaten plenty of som tum. This recipe does it justice. However in Chiang Main they add fermented salted crab and pala, which is the extracted juice from said crabs. Hard core but dam good. Thank you Pailain.
The salad is amazing. Great job! I have one request if at all possible you could make green chicken curry which I remember eating in Northern Thailand. thanks for all the great videos
Hi! My name is Aimee! I used to live in Seoul 9 years ago, & in Itaewon, there was Wang Thai...the most amazing Thai restaurant! Each & every dish was amazing. Now, I live in AZ & I make my own International dishes. This Papaya salad tastes super! My eyes rolled closed as the memory of Wang Thai closed in on my cooking thanks to you!!!! Thank you so much! ✌🏻
You are so amazingly comfortable in front of the camera...not one "um"...every personal comment was cute, funny and not weird (so rare to see on RU-vid) - concise - to the point- informative- GREAT video! You are so adorable! I am a new fan! (all because my papaya tree fell over full of green papayas and I now must salvage the remains) haha
For the palm sugar, I often just let it soak in the lime juice that I squeezed out. The acidity breaks and dissolves the hard pieces of sugar. Dissolving could take a while depending how big the sugar pieces are.
I’m from Malaysia but never been to thailand..i had the best som tum in Langkawi because it is close to the border..many thais have stalls there..really delicious..
so love your channel Pai. Som Tam looks fabulous, gotta try this one for sure! And by the way, every time I hold your cookbook in my hands I can't put it away :)
Yum mouthwatering! I always afraid to make it on my own it might not come out good as yours lol I eat this every once a week from our local thai restaurant its so good looks good as yours 😍 Thanks for the recipe❤
Hi Pailin, I just discovered your channel while looking for this green papaya salad recipe. Great video! Very well balanced explanations vs demonstration, great job. I subscribed.
