I first tried Som Tam salad on a visit to Thailand a few years ago. Intrigued by its flavours, I experimented an easy and simple version that uses ingredients that are mostly always available at home.

Here is the recipe.

Ingredients

• 200 grams grated raw papaya
• 100 grams grated carrot
• 8 to 10 cloves of garlic
• 2 tbsp. Finely chopped garlic
• 25 grams peanuts de-skinned and split
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1tsp palm sugar
• 1 tbsp chilli flakes
• Salt to taste

Method

• In a bowl mix the grated raw papaya and carrot. Add chopped coriander, salt and sugar and give a good mix.
• Heat the oil add chopped garlic and peanuts and sauté on low heat. After a minute add chilli flakes and switch off the flame.
• Toss into the salad and give it a good mix. Serve immediately.