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.
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
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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.
