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Green Papaya Salad - Somtum Pla-ra Kohlrabi ส้มตำปลาร้า

The true taste of the E-sarn region of Thailand without the price tag of an overpriced, imported green papaya. Also, bonus points using fresh, local produce found in local produce markets in the UK.
Course Salad
Cuisine Laotian, Thai
Keyword kohlrabi, salad, somtum
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Servings 2 people
Calories 86kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 head kohlrabi
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 4 pieces bird's eye chillies
  • 2 pieces dried red chillies
  • ½ tsp palm sugar
  • 2 tsp lime juice (or juice of ½ a lime)
  • 2 tbsp tamarind juice
  • 2 tbsp fermented fish sauce
  • 4 small cherry tomatoes

Instructions

  • Peel and slice the kohlrabi into about 5mm-thick matchsticks.
  • Prepare the tamarind juice by soaking it in hot water then give it a little massage. Leave it to cool.
  • Start making the dressing by pounding garlic and chilli using the pestle and mortar.
  • Then add the rest of the dressing: palm sugar, lime juice, fermented fish sauce, and tamarind juice. Make sure to adjust the dressing according to taste.
  • Tip the dressing into a mixing bowl together with kohlrabi and halved tomatoes. Toss and plate.

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