Thai Green Papaya Salad
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- 1 papaya (medium size)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 bird chilies (((dry roasted/salted plus more for garnish)))
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp soya sauce
- 4 long string beans (cut in half lengthwise and crosswise)))
- 1 tomato (chopped)
Using a vegetable peeler, peel the outer skin of the papaya
If you have a julienne peeler, peel off julienned strips from all around the papaya
If not, cut the papaya in half and scrape out the seeds
Using a mandolin or sharp knife, julienne the papaya
Transfer to a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes to firm up the papaya strips and make them crunchier
Meanwhile, chop the garlic, bird chilies, and peanuts together on a board until finely minced
Add to a mixing bowl along with the salt, sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce
If you have a mortar and pestle, you can also pound these ingredients together to make the dressing, which is more traditional
Crush the long bean pieces with the flat side of your knife until bruised (or with the mortar and pestle, if you have that)
Add to the bowl with the dressing, along with the tomatoes
Drain the papaya well and add it to the salad
Toss everything together well, and garnish with more chopped peanuts
Serve
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