Whole Wheat Som Tam Bread
1 hour 30 minutes
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About Whole Wheat Som Tam Bread
Inspired by our family's love for Som Tam, the iconic Thai salad, this Whole Wheat Som Tam Bread brings together sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors all in one delightful loaf. My kids, especially my elder one, adore the vibrant blend of tastes that Som Tam offers, so I set out to capture that magic in a hearty, homemade bread.
This is a no-yeast bread with a texture reminiscent of banana bread, but with the unique infusion of raw papaya and classic Som Tam ingredients. The result is truly amazing—each bite is a flavorful journey that surprises and delights. Enjoy it warm, drizzled with maple syrup, or spread with butter or jam for a delicious twist on breakfast or snack time.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep20 minutes
Cook1 hour 10 minutes
Total1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 cup Whole Wheat Flour whole
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Salt or as per taste
- 7 Garlic crushed - about cloves
- 1 / Jaggery grated - cup
- 2 tsp Chilli Flakes i used this instead of chillies
- Papaya grated - 2 cups green raw
- 2 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 / Peanuts roasted, crushed - cup dry
- 3/4 cup Oil
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 / Walnuts optional - cup
- 3 Eggs
Instructions
- Grease a loaf pan.
- Pre heat the oven.
- Mix garlic, jaggery, papaya, chilli flakes, lemon juice, peanuts and walnuts in a bowl.
- Let it sit for about 15 minutes for the flavours to blend.
- Meanwhile, mix the flour, soda and salt in a bowl.
- Now whisk eggs in the papaya mix.
- Add oil and milk and whisk again.
- Add the flour mix.
- Whisk until all well blended.
- Pour this into the pan.
- Bake at 180 deg for 25 min.
- Further at 160 deg for another 30 min.
- Insert a knife or toothpick to see if its done.
- If not done bake for 10 min at 140 deg.
Recipe Notes
Additional Tips
- For an extra Som Tam-inspired crunch, fold in a handful of lightly toasted peanuts or pumpkin seeds just before baking—the nuts will add texture and a subtle nutty flavor that complements the tangy papaya.
- If you’d like to enhance the bread’s classic Thai profile, add a teaspoon of lime zest to the batter; this will intensify the citrusy aroma and balance the jaggery’s sweetness.
- Shred the raw papaya as finely as possible and squeeze out excess liquid before adding it to the batter to avoid excess moisture, which could make the bread dense or soggy.
- For a vegan version, substitute jaggery with coconut sugar and ensure your chosen spread (like plant-based butter or nut butter) is dairy-free when serving.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 779kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 19gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 380mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g
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This looks so tasty! Thank you.
This is a fantastic recipe! Thanks for sharing.
Looks so mouthwatering! Thanks for sharing.