Papaya Salad Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Peel and shred a green papaya using a julienne peeler or a grater.
• STEP 2.In a mortar and pestle, pound garlic and chili peppers together until they form a paste.
• STEP 3.Add cherry tomatoes, green beans, and peanuts to the mortar and lightly pound to release their flavors.
• STEP 4.Add the shredded papaya to the mortar and gently mix everything together.
• STEP 5.In a separate bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar to make the dressing.
• STEP 6.Pour the dressing over the papaya mixture and toss well to coat.
• STEP 7.Serve the papaya salad immediately, garnished with extra peanuts and lime wedges.
• STEP 8.Enjoy the refreshing and spicy flavors of this traditional Thai dish!

Cooking Tips

• For a milder version, remove the seeds from the chili peppers before pounding them.
• Adjust the amount of fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar according to your taste preferences.
• If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can use a food processor to make the dressing.

Storage and Serving

• Papaya salad is best served fresh and should be consumed immediately.
• If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
• Before serving leftovers, give the salad a quick toss to redistribute the dressing and flavors.