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Papaya Salad
Japanese•Salads

Papaya Salad

A vibrant salad with fresh greens, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing that brightens every bite.

20
Prep (min)
15
Cook (min)
35
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • •1 large Green papaya
  • •2 medium Tomatoes
  • •100 g Green beans
  • •50 g Peanuts
  • •60 ml Lime juice
  • •30 ml Fish sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pound garlic and chilies in a large mortar until crushed. Add dried shrimp and pound briefly.

    💡 Green (unripe) papaya provides the perfect texture - firm but shreddable.

  2. 2

    Add green beans and tomatoes. Lightly pound to bruise but not break completely.

    💡 Taste and adjust seasoning throughout. Quality ingredients make all the difference.

  3. 3

    Add shredded unripe papaya and peanuts. Toss with the pounded ingredients.

    💡 Taste and adjust seasoning throughout. Quality ingredients make all the difference.

  4. 4

    Add fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar. Mix thoroughly until dressing coats the salad.

    💡 Taste and adjust seasoning throughout. Quality ingredients make all the difference.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust: more lime for acidity, fish sauce for saltiness, sugar for balance.

    💡 Taste and adjust seasoning throughout. Quality ingredients make all the difference.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately with sticky rice and grilled chicken.

    💡 Taste and adjust seasoning throughout. Quality ingredients make all the difference.