Are you searching for an explosion of flavors and textures in your next meal? Look no further than the tantalizing combination of green papaya salad and soba noodles. This Southeast Asian dish is a delightful balance of tangy, spicy, and savory, served on a bed of delicate buckwheat noodles. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes for this delectable dish, showcasing various interpretations and ingredient combinations to suit every palate.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
GREEN PAPAYA SALAD
In Isan (and the rest of Thailand), green papaya salad is called som tum, with "som" meaning "sour" and "tum" referring to the pounding sound of the large pestle used to crush ingredients. It is eaten by itself as a snack, or with marinated grilled beef and chicken.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories quick, salads and dressings, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a blender or mortar, blend or pound garlic, salt, peanuts, chilies, sugar and shrimp (if using) into a paste. Transfer to a large bowl and mix in lime juice and fish sauce. Use a spoon (or the mortar) to lightly crush tomatoes and beans (if using), then add to bowl and mix lightly.
- Peel and coarsely grate or shred papaya, discarding seeds and inner membrane. There should be 4 to 6 cups.
- Add papaya to bowl and lightly but thoroughly toss together. Taste for seasoning. Mound in a bowl (if desired, line bowl with lettuce leaves beforehand). Sprinkle with peanuts and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 36, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 360 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
GREEN PAPAYA SALAD
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the string beans and cook for 2 minutes, plunge into cold water. Drain well and cut each bean in half. Halve the tomatoes lengthwise and remove the seeds. Slice the halves into 1/8-inch strips. Roughly chop all but 2 tablespoons of peanuts. In a bowl toss papaya with the beans, tomatoes, chopped peanuts, fish sauce, lemon and lime juices, sugar, garlic, red pepper flakes and 3 tablespoons cilantro. Garnish with remaining peanuts and cilantro.
GREEN PAPAYA SALAD
Cucumber can replace the green papaya in this salad.
Provided by GODGIFU
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine garlic, chiles, and green beans into a mortar and pound roughly. Add the papaya and pound again, to bruise the ingredients. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar and pound again. Ad the tomato and pound to combine. Stir in the chopped peanuts and serve.
- If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can make a version of this in your blender or food processor: coarsely chop the garlic, chile peppers, and green beans. Mix in the papaya, and pulse a few times. Mix in the tomato, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Pulse to combine; salad should still have texture. Transfer to a serving dish and stir in the peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 368.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
GREEN PAPAYA SALAD ON SOBA NOODLES
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add soba noodles; cook in the boiling water until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Pour 1/2 cup chile dressing over noodles; mix thoroughly. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator.
- Combine green papaya, green onions, string beans, cherry tomatoes, 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds, cilantro, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Pour in remaining 1/2 cup chile dressing; mix thoroughly. Refrigerate until flavors combine, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Divide noodles among serving plates. Spoon papaya mixture on top. Garnish with remaining 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and sriracha sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.5 calories, Carbohydrate 85.1 g, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1069.5 mg, Sugar 16.6 g
GREEN PAPAYA SALAD
Green papaya salad is fundamental Thai food. You can eat it with balls of sticky rice, or with barbecued meats like they do in the Isaan region.
Provided by Kris Yenbamroong
Categories Thailand Los Angeles Papaya Peanut Side Salad Backyard BBQ Green Bean Carrot Lime Juice
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the fish sauce and coconut sugar and cook over low heat, stirring, until the sugar is melted and the sauce begins to thicken slightly. Remove from the heat and let the fish sauce syrup cool.
- Mortar and Pestle Method: Before you start throwing things in the mortar, arrange your mise en place in this order: garlic, chiles, green beans, carrot, green papaya, fish sauce syrup, lime juice, peanuts, and tomatoes. Hold the pestle in your dominant hand and a spoon in the other. Rather than pounding straight down, you're going to push the pestle down the sides of the mortar. Throw in the garlic and pound until it becomes a rough, pulpy mash. Add the chiles-pound them heavily if you prefer it spicy, or gently if you want it less spicy. Add the green beans, carrots, and green papaya, bruising lightly with the pestle and mixing with the spoon for about 10 seconds between each addition. Add the lime juice and fish sauce syrup, pound, and mix for another 10 seconds. Add the peanuts and tomatoes and repeat. Everything in the mortar other than the chiles and garlic should be bruised but intact. Don't overpound. If you want to mix a handful of other ingredients you can stir them in at this point, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
- Bowl Method: Combine the fish sauce syrup, lime juice, garlic, and chiles in a blender or food processor and blend until the garlic and chiles are totally pulverized. This is your som tum dressing and it can be refrigerated until you're ready to make the salad. In a mixing bowl, combine the papaya, carrots, and dressing. Using your hands, stir, mix, and squeeze the shredded salad to infuse the dressing and mimic the bruising of the mortar and pestle. Lightly crush the peanuts and toss in, along with the tomatoes. Transfer the salad to a plate and serve with sticky rice.
Tips:
- Choose the right papaya: Use a green papaya that is firm and has a bright green color. Avoid papayas that are yellow or have blemishes.
- Prepare the papaya properly: Peel the papaya and remove the seeds. Cut the papaya into thin strips or julienne before adding it to the salad.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like cilantro, mint, and basil add a lot of flavor to the salad. Make sure to chop them finely before adding them.
- Adjust the spiciness to your taste: The amount of chili peppers you add to the salad will determine how spicy it is. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
- Serve the salad immediately: Green papaya salad is best served immediately after it is made. The longer it sits, the more the flavors will meld together and the salad will become less crunchy.
Conclusion:
Green papaya salad on soba noodles is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of crunchy papaya, fresh herbs, and spicy chili peppers is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of effort, you can easily make this delicious salad at home.
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