Thai Papaya Salad (Som Tum)

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1. 1Step 1: Peel the papaya and cut in half lengthwise, then scoop out the seeds. Soak briefly in ice water to make it crisp and cold. Shred the papaya with a mandolin or peeler until you have shreds.
2. 2Step 2: Pound the garlic cloves and Thai chili peppers in a mortar until a paste forms. If not using a mortar, use a food chopper or finely chop them with a knife.
3. 3Step 3: Add lime juice, fish sauce, coconut sugar, dried shrimp, tomatoes, and green beans to the mortar and pound to release their juices. If using a bowl, smash with a large spoon.
4. 4Step 4: Add the shredded papaya to the mortar or bowl. Pound until the papaya is evenly coated with the sauce and the tomatoes are slightly smashed. For the bowl method, use a large spoon to incorporate all ingredients.
5. 5Step 5: Add the peanuts, taste, and see if additional lime juice, fish sauce, or sugar is needed.