Som Tam – Thai Papaya Salad
Have you had Som Tam, or (spicy) Thai-style papaya salad, before? I had plenty growing up, but nothing was close to the Som Tams I have had since visiting Isaan (northeastern Thailand) so far. Som Tam here hits differently. The raw papaya is crisp and sweet. The fermented fish sauce (pla ráa) is aromatic. Everything…