Papaya Salad

Nutrient-packed papaya is as rich in flavor as it is in antioxidants; this salad makes a colorful and delicious accompaniment for any Thai dish.

From: Jet Tila

Show: Chasing the Yum

Ingredients

3 tablespoons fish sauce

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons sugar

2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped

1 to 2 Thai chilies, coarsely chopped

1 tablespoon dried salted shrimp (Thai style; available in specialty and gourmet shops)

1/2 cup of 1 1/2-inch pieces Chinese long beans (available in Asian and specialty markets)

3 small tomatoes, quartered

2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts, plus more for garnish

1 green papaya, peeled, seeded

Preparation

Level: Easy

Servings: 4

Cook Time: 30 min

Ready In: 30 min

Combine the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, garlic, chilies and dried shrimp in the food processor. Add half of the long beans, half of the tomatoes, and 2 tablespoons of peanuts. Pulse until the beans are coarsely chopped. Season this dressing to taste, if necessary.

Using a julienne vegetable peeler, cut the papaya lengthwise into long spaghetti-like strands. Toss the papaya with the dressing in a large bowl to coat. Cover and refrigerate until cold.

Divide the salad among individual serving bowls. Garnish with the remaining long beans, tomatoes, and peanuts.

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