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What is Vegan Papaya Salad?
Vegan Papaya Salad is a cruelty-free version of the Thai classic, spicy green papaya salad, AKA Som Tam. However, originally it was from Laos, and it was called Tam Som. This translates to ‘pounding sour ingredients’.

The dish actually dates back to the late 18th or early 19th century – if that kind of fact interests you. It was taken to Northeastern Thailand when a railway opened connecting with Laos. That’s when it became known as Som Tam, and really cemented itself into Thai culture. We have no idea why the name was changed though! Do you?

It’s kind of weird to think that when we eat a dish with such a rich history, there must’ve been so many versions to come before this one, just a quick Google search proves that! And even though there will be many other vegan versions out there, we’re pretty pleased to add ours to the list, and add to its journey. We’re food nerds, right?

Did you know that Som Tam is actually one of the spiciest Thai dishes? It can include up to 30 Thai green chillies, but don’t worry – we won’t suggest adding that many! But if you are up to the challenge, let us know how many chillies you add in the comments. Maybe we’ll send a prize to whoever uses the most!

This salad is:

Spicy
Zesty
Fresh
Zingy
Oil-free
Gluten free