Best 10 My Green Papaya Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the exciting world of preparing a delectable and refreshing "Green Papaya Salad," a renowned dish from Southeast Asia. This tantalizing salad, also known as Som Tam, holds a special place in culinary traditions and is celebrated for its vibrant flavors and textures. In this article, we will take you on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipe options for crafting this exceptional dish. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or a modern twist, we have gathered a diverse collection of recipes that cater to every palate. Get ready to indulge in a delightful symphony of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes, complemented by the crunch of green papaya and the aromatic symphony of herbs. Unleash your inner chef and discover the secrets to crafting the perfect Green Papaya Salad, a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEN PAPAYA SALAD



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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

1 large or 2 small cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dry-roasted salted peanuts, more for garnish
2 fresh bird chilies or serrano chilies, sliced
1/2 teaspoon raw sugar or white sugar
1 tablespoon dried shrimp (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 to 2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla), to taste
2 plum tomatoes, 1 large round tomato, or 8 grape tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 pound long beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths (optional)
1 small to medium green (unripe) papaya (see Note)
Lettuce for serving (optional)

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

MY GREEN PAPAYA SALAD



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Provided by Zakary Pelaccio

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Tropical Fruit     Mango     Papaya     Pineapple     Mint     Basil     Peanut     Cucumber     Summer     Healthy     Chile Pepper

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

FOR THE DRESSING
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro root (4 roots), rinsed, scraped, and rinsed again
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 fresh Thai bird chili, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced shallot
2 tablespoons palm or brown sugar, or more to taste
1 tablespoon fish sauce, or more to taste
Juice of 3 limes, or more to taste
FOR THE SALAD
4 Chinese long beans, trimmed
1 cup loosely packed fresh Thai basil leaves
1 cup loosely packed fresh Vietnamese mint (rau ram) leaves
2 cups julienned peeled green (unripe) papaya
2 cups julienned peeled cucumber
1 cup julienned peeled green (unripe) mango
2 cups julienned peeled ripe mango
3/4 cup 1/2-inch-thick pineapple batons (size of a lady's pinkie)
3/4 cup julienned fresh long red chilies, such as Anaheim or Hungarian Wax
3/4 cup lightly crushed salted roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • MAKE THE DRESSING
  • Use a mortar and pestle to pound all the dressing ingredients until smooth, pounding each ingredient thoroughly before adding the next. taste and add more fish sauce, lime juice, chili, and/or palm sugar if you want. The flavor's up to you.
  • MAKE THE SALAD
  • 1. Heat a grill pan, cast-iron skillet, or grill until very hot. Cut the long beans into a manageable size for your pan, if necessary, then char the beans well on all sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer them to a bowl, cover it tightly with plastic wrap, and let them steam for about 10 minutes. Cut the beans into 1/2-inch pieces and return them to the bowl.
  • 2. Tear the basil and mint leaves. Toss together the long beans with the papaya, cucumber, mango, pineapple, long red chilies, herbs, and the dressing. If you have a large enough mortar or want to work in batches and take the time to make the salad even better, pound the ingredients with the dressing just to bruise them and further infuse the ingredients with the flavor of the dressing. transfer the dressed salad to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the crushed peanuts.

GREEN PAPAYA SALAD



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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

3 cloves garlic, peeled
3 Thai green chiles
6 green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large unripe papaya, peeled and cut into thin strips
1 tomato, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon palm sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts

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



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces string beans
3 plum tomatoes
1/2 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts
2 large green papayas (1 pound each) peeled, seeded and julienned
1/4 cup Thai fish sauce
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves

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 WITH LIME AND PEPITAS



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
Zest and juice of 2 limes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons jasmine rice
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 cups green beans, trimmed
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup mung bean sprouts
1/4 cup julienned red onion
4 scallions, julienned
2 green papayas, julienned
1 Thai bird red chile, finely sliced
1 small red bell pepper, julienned
1/2 hothouse seedless cucumber, julienned
1/4 cup chopped fresh Thai basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup pepitas, toasted
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the lime vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk the olive oil, mirin, fish sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, lime zest and juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • For the salad: Add the rice to a dry cast-iron skillet set over medium heat and toast, stirring frequently, until nutty and fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Place the rice in a spice grinder and pulse until finely ground (the size of kosher salt). Set aside.
  • Heat the sesame oil in a saute pan over high heat. Add the green beans and cook until well charred on the outside, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside. (The beans should still be almost raw in the middle so they remain crunchy.) Place the cherry tomatoes in the same pan and lightly char; transfer to the plate with the beans and let cool. Cut the tomatoes in half (it's okay if they get a little smashed), and cut the beans into 2-inch-long pieces.
  • In a large bowl, combine the green beans, tomatoes, mung beans, red onions, scallions, papayas, Thai bird chiles, red peppers, cucumbers, basil, mint, pepitas, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pinch of pepper. Drizzle with the lime vinaigrette and mix well. Transfer the salad to a large serving platter and garnish with the toasted ground rice (for fragrance and a crunchy texture).

GREEN PAPAYA SALAD



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Shredded green papaya is paired with Vietnamese coriander and a garlicky lime-and-chile dressing in this refreshing salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 fresh red Thai chile, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
Juice of 1 lime
2 pounds green (unripe) papaya, peeled and seeded
12 sprigs fresh Vietnamese coriander, leaves and stems separated and stems coarsely chopped, plus sprig for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Stir together chile, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and 3 tablespoons water in a medium bowl.
  • Make the salad: Thickly shred papaya with a mandoline or box grater. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in coriander leaves and chopped stems. To serve, drizzle salad with dressing, and toss to combine. Garnish with a sprig of coriander.

GREEN PAPAYA SALAD



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Mild, crunchy green papaya is not the same as underripe papaya. Look for it at Asian or Mexican groceries.

Yield Makes 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1/3 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek)
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 shallots, very thinly sliced crosswise, separated into rings
1 cup vegetable oil
Kosher salt
1 green papaya, peeled, halved, seeded, julienned (about 6 cups)
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems
1 cup torn fresh Thai basil leaves
ingredient info: Chili paste is available at Asian markets and many supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Bring brown sugar, vinegar, and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, whisking to dissolve sugar; let cool. Whisk in soy sauce, chili paste, and sesame oil. Set aside.
  • Cook shallots and vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until shallots are golden brown and crisp, 10-12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and season with salt. Let cool.
  • Toss papaya and dressing in a large bowl. Let sit, tossing occasionally, 15 minutes. Add cilantro and basil; toss to combine. Top with fried shallots.

GREEN PAPAYA SALAD



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This tangy, piquant salad is a version of the classic Vietnamese dish, which can be served as a first course, or a fiery side dish next to simple grilled meats or fish. It comes from Chris Shepherd, a Houston chef who is trying to tell the story of his city's food, among the most diverse in the country. If Thai chiles are too hot to bear (or not available), substitute other, milder peppers like serrano or jalapeño. Just don't use regular papaya even if it seems unripe; it won't have the right flavor and texture as a true green papaya. And if you can't get green papaya, you can make this with green mango, seeded cucumber, cabbage or kohlrabi. The intense, funky dressing will work with any practically any cooling, crunchy vegetable you've got.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon chopped dried shrimp
1/4 cup fish sauce
1/4 cup sugar
4 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
1 lime, quartered
1 to 2 Thai chiles, preferably red, stemmed and thinly sliced (or more, if you'd like more heat)
4 cups peeled, shredded green papaya (from 1 medium green papaya)
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons roasted unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • In a large metal or wooden bowl (not glass), stir together dried shrimp, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, lime and chiles. Using a wooden muddler or pestle (or a wooden spoon), lightly pound the ingredients to bruise and release their flavors.
  • Mix shredded papaya and tomatoes into fish sauce mixture, tossing until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve, then top with chopped peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 168, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1447 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams

MEXICAN GREEN PAPAYA SALAD



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Green papaya is usually found in Asian, Vietnamese, and Thai salads and dishes. I've taken the crisp crunchiness of green papaya and given it a Mexican/Tex-Mex twist! My kids love it when I use a bit less cilantro and chili powder.

Provided by winnipegkaty

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 pinch chili powder, or more to taste
salt to taste
1 green papaya, peeled and shredded
2 cups cold cooked black beans
1 cup cold cooked corn
1 red bell pepper, cut into small dice

Steps:

  • Blend cilantro, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, brown sugar, chili powder, and salt in a blender until smooth.
  • Toss shredded papaya, black beans, corn, and red bell pepper together in a large mixing bowl; add dressing and toss to coat.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 313.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

GREEN PAPAYA SALAD



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This is my version of a traditional Thai raw salad with a mildly spicy seasoning. I acquired the original recipe from the Blue Elephant Cooking School. The dried shrimp does tend to give this dish a strong flavour. Like my fellow garlic lovers here at Zaar, the first time I made this I used more than one clove of garlic, 3 to be exact, but in this dish to much garlic becomes overpowering and one misses out on the wonderful combination of flavours.

Provided by Chrissyo

Categories     Lime

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

200 g peeled and thinly grated unripe papayas (I prefer to slice the papaya into long paper thin slices)
1 clove peeled garlic
4 green green bird's eye chilies
30 g French beans or 30 g the asian yard long beans, cut to to 2 cm pieces
20 g dried shrimp
2 tablespoons palm sugar
3 tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons lime juice (you can use lemon juice)
60 g cherry tomatoes, quartered
30 g roasted peanuts
lettuce leaf (to garnish)
coriander leaves (to garnish, you can use mint leaves instead)

Steps:

  • In a mortar, roughly pound the garlic and chillies.
  • Add the beans and pound, then the shrimps and pound again until crushed.
  • Add the sugar, fish sauce and lime juice and stir together.
  • Add the tomatoes and press with the pestle to bruise the tomatoes.
  • Add the peanuts and the papaya and stir until well mixed in.
  • Serve cold in a round dish lined with lettuce leaves and sprinkle coriander leaves on to of the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 765.3, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 447.3, Sodium 6519.1, Carbohydrate 86, Fiber 14.7, Sugar 47.2, Protein 65.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right papaya: For the best results, select a green papaya that is firm and heavy for its size. The skin should be smooth and free of blemishes.
  • Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will make it easier to shred the papaya and julienne the other vegetables.
  • Be careful when handling chili peppers: Wear gloves when working with chili peppers to avoid getting the capsaicin oil on your skin or in your eyes.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your salad the best flavor. If you can, use vegetables that are in season.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing will drown out the flavors of the vegetables.

Conclusion:

Green papaya salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. If you are looking for a new and exciting salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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