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Green Papaya Salad

Delicious Green Papaya Salad: A Fresh Taste of Thailand

Experience the vibrant and refreshing flavors of Green Papaya Salad, a must-try Thai dish that combines textures and tastes for an unforgettable culinary adventure.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 10 cloves Garlic roughly chopped
  • 6 Bird Eye Chilli chopped (adjust for desired heat)
  • 1/4 cup Dried Shrimp can be substituted
  • 2 tbsp Palm Sugar grated, can substitute with brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp Lime Juice fresh is crucial for optimal flavor
  • 3 tbsp Fish Sauce soy sauce can be a less pungent alternative
Salad
  • 3/4 cup Roasted Peanuts unsalted preferred
  • 5-6 Snake Beans raw, can substitute with French beans
  • 10 Grape Tomatoes cut in half
  • 1 medium Green Papaya shredded, can substitute with green mango
  • 1 cup Thai Basil Leaves substitute with coriander if desired

Equipment

  • Mortar and Pestle
  • cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pound garlic and bird eye chilies into a fragrant paste in a mortar, about 3-5 minutes. Add dried shrimp and lightly crush. Stir in palm sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce until dissolved.
  2. Pound each snake bean to soften and release flavors, add to dressing after about 2 minutes per bean.
  3. Slice grape tomatoes in half and gently crush. Add to mortar with dressing.
  4. Combine shredded green papaya and 3/4 of peanuts with the dressing. Toss for 1-2 minutes to coat.
  5. Transfer to serving bowls, add remaining dressing, garnish with Thai basil and peanuts, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 650mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust heat level with fewer chili seeds if needed. Serve immediately after mixing for optimal crunch.

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