Description
Thai Green Papaya Salad- a light, healthy, and refreshing Thai salad bursting with authentic flavor. Serve with cabbage leaves and sticky rice.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 a large green papaya, shredded, or cut fine matchsticks or grated ( 6-7 cups)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 red Thai chili ( 2 for spicy)
- 1 cup fresh Chinese Long Beans ( or raw green beans) cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar (or palm sugar)
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (or use tamarind water)
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Slice the green papaya in half scoop out seeds with a spoon and peel the skin off. Grate into small matchsticks. Set aside.
- Mash two garlic cloves with 1-2 red Thai chilies and place in a large bowl. Muddle the long beans (or green beans) in the same bowl. Add the tomatoes and shredded papaya to the bowl.
- Make the dressing. In a small bowl, mix sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, and water.
- Pour dressing over the salad and muddle and stir for about one minute. You can also use your hands and massage (use kitchen gloves).
- Add the roasted peanuts and toss.
Serve with sticky rice and cabbage leaves to make little wrap!
Notes
Palm sugar is less sweet than brown sugar so add a little extra if needed.
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days, in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 8.2 g
- Sodium: 749.7 mg
- Fat: 3.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12.5 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg