Thai Papaya Salad (Som Tum)

Step 1: Crush the aromatics

Aromatics

  • Garlic, diced
    2 cloves
  • Peanuts
    2 spoonfuls
  • Fresh ginger, diced
    1” knob
  • Red Thai chiles, sliced
    to taste

In a mortar & pestle, crush all aromatics until they form a paste. Scoop out into a large salad bowl.