Name: Green Papaya Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 2-4
Ingredients: 1 medium green (unripe) papaya, peeled and shredded; 2 Thai bird's eye chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar; 10 cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup long beans or green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, crushed; 2 tablespoons dried shrimp (optional); 1 tablespoon tamarind paste (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the papaya

Peel the green papaya and remove the seeds. Using a shredder or julienne peeler, shred the papaya into thin strips. Soak in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain well and pat dry.
Make the dressing

In a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic and chilies until they form a rough paste. Add the palm sugar and continue pounding until dissolved. Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and tamarind paste (if using) until well combined.
Combine ingredients

In a large bowl, add the shredded papaya, tomatoes, and long beans. If using dried shrimp, add them now. Pour the dressing over the ingredients.
Pound or mix the salad

Traditionally, the salad is lightly pounded to bruise the papaya and help it absorb the flavors. You can do this with a wooden spoon or, if you have one, transfer everything to a large mortar and gently pound a few times.
Serve and garnish

Transfer the salad to a serving plate. Sprinkle with crushed peanuts. Serve immediately while fresh and crisp, alongside sticky rice for an authentic Thai experience.

Green Papaya Salad

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