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 jalapeƱo. 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

Rena Kitchen
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I'm not a big fan of green papaya, but this salad was actually really good. The dressing is flavorful and the papaya is crispy and refreshing.


Jimmey Bouffine
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This salad is perfect for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Nadia Cruz
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Dilaver Dolat
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweet, sour, and spicy flavors are perfectly balanced.


Zoraida Jimenez
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover green papaya. It's also a very healthy and refreshing dish.


Linda Kln
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I had never had green papaya before. But I'm so glad I did! The salad is delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


m amir malik m amir malik
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! My family loved it and we will definitely be making it again.


WAF-BOYZ OFFICIAL
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This salad is so delicious and refreshing! The green papaya is perfectly crisp and the dressing is flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Love Ife
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It only requires a few ingredients and is very easy to make. I also appreciate that it is a healthy dish that is packed with nutrients.


Taha Rizwan
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This green papaya salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors is perfectly balanced, and the crunchy papaya and peanuts add a nice textural contrast.


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