Som Tum or Papaya Salad is has been derived from the Isan culture and is now popular in countries all over the world.
Made from papayas mingled with other ingredients like palm sugar, fish sauce, garlic, chilies, dried shrimps, tomatoes, etc.
Found everywhere in Thailand, Som Tum is eaten with sticky rice, rice vermicelli, grilled chicken and raw vegetables. Easy to produce, a mortar and pestle are used to grind and combine the ingredients together. In Thailand, there are many types of Som Tums.