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Thai Green Papaya Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this refreshing Thai Green Papaya Salad.
By Daniel
● Time to make: 30 Min
• Serves: 2
Ingredients / Shopping list:
Easy way to cook Thai Green Papaya Salad
- Prepare the Papayas:** Peel the green papayas with a sharp knife, being careful to remove any hard parts or
seeds. - Cut into chunks, about 2 cm in size. If using, soak the shrimp in a bowl of lightly salted water for 15
minutes to marinate. - In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, palm sugar, tamarind paste, and lime juice. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- If using shrimp, heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and shallots, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the green papayas, red Thai chilies, and chopped basil leaves.
- If using shrimp, add them to the bowl as well. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and toss everything until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt if needed. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- If using shrimp, ensure they are well-coated in the dressing. Serve immediately for a fresh texture.
- Let the papaya chunks marinate in the dressing for 10 minutes before serving.
Pro version
- Use a mortar and pestle to pound the garlic and shallots for a more aromatic dressing.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer chilies to taste.
Tips / Plating:
- Arrange the salad in a large mortar or bowl, surrounded by fresh Thai basil and crispy fried shallots.
- Drizzle extra lime dressing over the top and serve with toasted coconut flakes as a crunch.
- Serve with fresh basil leaves on top for garnish.
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