Papaya salad with salted egg (Som tam khai khem)

Som tam khai khem is a traditional papaya salad originating from Thailand. There are many types of som tam, and this one can be distinguished from the rest because it’s topped with salted hard-boiled eggs. The salad is usually made with a combination of green papaya, bird’s eye chili, garlic, green beans, tomatoes, crushed peanuts, carrots, dried shrimp, and hard-boiled salted eggs.

The ingredients are mixed thoroughly, while the salted egg is cut into quarters and placed on top of the salad, although it can also be mixed into it. The salad is dressed with a sauce consisting of fish sauce, palm sugar, lime or tamarind juice, and chicken stock.