Crispy Green Papaya Salad
Shredded green papaya with a tangy lime-fish sauce dressing, crushed peanuts, and fresh herbs. Ready in 15 minutes—bright, crunchy, and deeply Vietnamese.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 145
- Protein
- 4g
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Ingredients
- 1 medium (about 3 cups) green papaya, peeled and shredded
- 1 whole (juiced) lime
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar
- 1 whole red Thai chile or jalapeño, sliced thin
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts, crushed
- ½ cup mixed fresh mint, cilantro, and Thai basil, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Whisk lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and sliced chile in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
- 2
Add shredded papaya to the dressing and toss gently until coated and softened, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Transfer to a plate and top with crushed peanuts and fresh herbs.
- 4
Serve immediately while the papaya is still crisp.
Tools you’ll need
- microplane or box grater
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- serving plate
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