Som tam
Som Tam
Som Tam (pronunciation: /sɔ̌m tâm/), also known as Papaya Salad, is a popular Thai dish that originated from the Isan region of Thailand. The name "Som Tam" is derived from two Thai words: "som" meaning "sour" and "tam" meaning "pounded".
Etymology
The term "Som Tam" is of Thai origin. "Som" (/sɔ̌m/) translates to "sour" in English, and "Tam" (/tâm/) means "pounded". The name is descriptive of the dish's preparation method, which involves pounding green, unripe papayas and mixing them with a variety of sour and spicy ingredients.
Ingredients
The primary ingredient of Som Tam is unripe papaya, which is shredded and pounded in a mortar. Other ingredients include garlic, chilies, lime, fish sauce, shrimp paste, tomatoes, and long beans. Some variations of the dish may also include crab, peanuts, or dried shrimp.
Variations
There are several variations of Som Tam, each with its unique combination of ingredients. Some of the most popular variations include:
- Som Tam Thai: This version includes peanuts, dried shrimp, and palm sugar.
- Som Tam Pu (Crab Som Tam): This version includes raw crab and fermented fish.
- Som Tam Khai Kem (Salted Egg Som Tam): This version includes salted egg.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Som tam
- Wikipedia's article - Som tam
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