Green Papaya Salad Recipe

Green papaya, which can also be pickled or added to soups, is commonly used for salads in vietnam and thailand. Dressed in fish sauce, lime, and chilies, the shreds of papaya are sweet and refreshing. The salad can be as simple or complex as you choosefor a vegetarian salad, stick with other vegetables that also benefit from being dressed in lime and fish sauce, such as carrots, daikon, and cucumbers. Parboiled shrimp and squid are fine additions. Another vietnamese favorite uses shreds of asian beef jerky, which softens as it soaks up some of the lime and chili dressing.