Recipe: How to Make Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam)

Cut up a medium-size cucumber plus 3 green onions into matchstick-like pieces. Also slice up 2 tomatoes into thin wedges or strips. Chop up 1/2 to 3/4 cup fresh coriander, 1/4 cup fresh basil or mint, and 1/4 cup roasted peanuts.

1-2 cups bean sprouts add some extra crunch. For additional protein: add some cooked crab meat or shrimp (optional).