Everything you need to know about green papaya

For som tam Thai and beyond

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November 16, 2021

How to Shred Green Papaya for Som Tam Thai

Green papaya, which is just unripe papaya, is a common ingredient in Southeast Asian cuisines, where it's used in soups like gaeng som, or salads like the iconic som tam Thai. It's prized for its crisp texture and mild vegetal sweetness, which is reminiscent of chayote squash. Recently, Derek Lucci came to the Serious Eats test kitchen to prepare a number of Thai salad recipes, including the classic green papaya salad. Throughout the day, he provided a lot of great information on how to shop for, store, and prepare green papaya. Here's what you need to know. Get the guide

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