Som Tam Recipe: Thai Green Papaya Salad Recipe

Ingredients (15)

• 1 small papaya (green, unripe, about 2 pounds)
• 1 medium clove garlic, minced
• 1 small red chile pepper, such as Thai bird, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce, or soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 5 large green beans
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups bean sprouts
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped Thai or Italian basil, for garnish
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts or cashews, for garnish
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional
• 3 medium scallions, thinly sliced lengthwise
• Sticky rice for serving, optional