GREEN PAPAYA SALAD
4 servings
Green papaya is not actually a unique type of papaya—it is simply underripe, with crisp flesh and a tart flavor. If you cannot find green papaya, an approximation of this salad may be made with kohlrabi or green mango (also underripe).
Mix together in a large bowl:
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- (1 tablespoon dried shrimp, toasted, and very finely minced)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1 to 2 fresh red Thai chiles, seeded and minced
Add:
- 2 ½ cups shredded peeled green papaya
- 2 ounces green beans, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1 cup)
- 2 Roma or plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into strips, or 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
Toss with the papaya mixture. Sprinkle with:
- ¼ cup finely chopped roasted salted peanuts
Serve with:
- Lime wedges