A salad that has to be tried to be believed. Green papaya, which in itself has a fairly non- descriptive flavour, is combined with classical Thai sweet, sour, savoury and pungent notes to provide a taste experience that is simply fantastic. Great for a light summers lunch or as a side for a BBQ.
Ingredients
Green papaya – 2 cups ( shredded)
Cherry tomatoes– 6 (cut in half)
Green beans – 6 (diced)
Soy sauce – one teaspoon
Garlic paste - one teaspoon
Dried shrimp – 1 tablespoon ( see note *)
Fish sauce – 1 tablespoon
Red Chillies – 2 finely chopped ( Thai Birds-eye or similar)
Lime – 1 medium
Sugar - 1 to 2 tablespoons ( see note **)
Roasted peanuts – one tablespoon ( coarsely ground)
Instructions
Squeeze the juice from the juice into a glass jug
Add the garlic, chillies, sugar, soy and, fish sauces. Stir well
In a salad serving bowl, add the papaya, tomatoes, green beans and dried shrimp. Mix well
Pour the lime juice dressing previously prepared over the salad ingredients
Sprinkle peanuts over the top
Serve
Notes
* Dried shrimps need to be heated through before using. Soak in hot water for 15 minutes prior to using ** Start with one tablespoon, Taste and add more if required