The Thai dish of som tam, or green papaya salad, is wonderfully refreshing ... motion to crush it to a soft paste. Add the salted crab and break it into a few pieces with the pestle.
You need three to four pairs for this dish. If using frozen crab meat, let it thaw in the fridge. Cut the long beans into 1cm (7/16in) pieces. Cut the chillies in half lengthwise, then scrape out ...