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Som tam (green papaya salad)

Shredded green papaya pounded in a mortar into a spicy, sour salad. The Isan and Lao styles are saltier and funkier, often made with pla ra (fermented fish). The central Thai version is sweeter, with peanuts and dried shrimp.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org · theisaanrecord.co

As featured in The Thai Brief #3. Check hours, prices and dates with the venue or official source before you go.