Thai Green Papaya Salad
This vibrant Thai street food classic combines shredded unripe papaya with a bold dressing of lime, fish sauce, and chilies. It is a perfect balance of sour, sweet, salty, and spicy flavors that will awaken your senses.
A fiery and refreshing Thai salad made with crunchy green papaya, lime juice, and fresh chilies.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
salad
dressing
topping
Instructions
Prepare the Papaya
Peel and shred the green papaya using a box grater or julienne peeler into thin matchstick pieces. Place into a large mixing bowl.
Make the Dressing
Whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves completely.
Combine Ingredients
Add the sliced red chilies to the papaya, pour the dressing over everything, and toss well to coat all the shreds evenly.
Garnish and Serve
Transfer the salad to serving plates and top generously with roasted peanuts. Serve immediately for the best texture.
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