Som Tum with Pineapple

Som Tum with Pineapple is a vibrant, sweet-and-sour variation of the classic Thai green papaya salad, where shredded pineapple replaces or supplements the papaya. It typically combines the fruit with tomatoes, long beans, peanuts, dried shrimp, and a zesty dressing of lime, fish sauce, and palm sugar. This refreshing dish originates from Thailand and is a beloved street food staple.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is relatively low in fat and moderate in carbohydrates, primarily from the fruit and sugar in the dressing. It provides a good source of Vitamin C, manganese, and dietary fiber, with a typical serving containing roughly 150-200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	170 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	3 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	580 mg
Vitamin C	45 mg
Manganese	1.5 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.15 mg
Copper	0.2 mg
Vitamin K	15 mcg
Folate	40 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it showcases the Thai culinary principle of balancing sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors in a single bite. Nutritionally, the pineapple adds the enzyme bromelain, which can aid digestion, and boosts the dish's Vitamin C content significantly compared to the traditional version.