Green Papaya Salad
Recipe GLPR3efd63a5c9cc1e
A vibrant Southeast Asian salad featuring shredded green papaya tossed with a tangy and spicy dressing made from fresh Thai chile, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar. This light, refreshing dish is traditionally served as a side or appetizer and highlights the crisp texture of raw green papaya balanced with bold, punchy flavors.
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Ingredients
1 fresh red Thai chile, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 whole Juice of 1 lime
2 pounds green papaya, peeled, seeded, and finely shredded
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the finely chopped red Thai chile, fish sauce, sugar, and fresh lime juice. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, creating a balanced dressing with spicy, salty, sweet, and tart notes.
Place the finely shredded green papaya in a large mixing bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and fresh cilantro leaves to the papaya.
Pour the prepared dressing over the papaya mixture and toss gently but thoroughly, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately while the salad is crisp and fresh, dividing among 8 servings.
