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ST. LOUIS — “In the Loei province of Thailand, green papaya salad is called Som Tum, with “som” meaning sour and “tum” referring to the pounding sound of the large pestle used to crush ingredients.

Som Tum, or Thai green papaya salad, is a vibrant and refreshing dish made from crisp shredded raw papaya tossed with fiery chiles, tangy lime juice, savory fish sauce, and crunchy peanuts. Its name ...

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