Green papaya salad, also known as "som tam", is popular the world over, This dish originated in Laos and parts of Thailand. This dish eventually spread throughout most of Southeast Asia and each country has its version of papaya salad.
The slightly tart flavor of the green papaya combines wonderfully with the spice of red chili and the saltiness of fish sauce and the sweetness of honey . Green papaya salad is a beautifully unique and flavor-filled dish that will make a great impression. It's also easy to make, low-calorie, and very nutritious. A dish of green papaya salad, made with papaya, beans, chili, pla ra, brined crab, hog plum, and lime.Papaya salad is usually served as a meal, a spicy vegetable side dish or a snack by itself. In the Laos culture, most food is handled by hand. There is such significance in eating with your hands in Laos because a staple in Laos cuisine is sticky rice. Sticky rice can only be easily handled by your hands.