Spicy Green Papaya Salad
Crisp shredded green papaya tossed with a punchy lime-chili dressing, roasted peanuts, and fresh herbs—the ultimate Thai street-food salad ready in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 195
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 1 medium (about 1 lb) green papaya, peeled and seeded
- 2 limes lime (juiced)
- 1 large Thai chili or red chili, seeded and minced
- ½ cup roasted unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup, loosely packed fresh cilantro and mint (mixed)
- 1.5 tbsp fish sauce
Instructions
- 1
Using a box grater or julienne peeler, shred the green papaya into thin matchsticks into a large bowl.
- 2
Add the minced chili, lime juice, fish sauce, and a pinch of salt to the papaya.
- 3
Gently toss everything together until the papaya begins to soften and release its juices, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the cherry tomatoes and half the peanuts, reserving the rest for topping.
- 5
Divide between two bowls and top with fresh cilantro, mint, and remaining peanuts.
- 6
Serve immediately while the papaya is still crisp.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- box grater or julienne peeler
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- spoon or spatula
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