Green Papaya Salad - Recipe ( Truly Thai Style )

::   If green papaya is not available  try substituting shredded cucumber,
 carrot and daikon radish ::

   



  { Preparation & Cooking Time : 15 Min }
              Difficulty : Easy
             Meal Type : Salad's
                   Serves : 1

     Ingredients 
 • 1 pound green papaya
 • 2 small clove of garlic
 • 2 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts
 • 5 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
 • 1 tablespoon palm sugar
 • 2 strings long bean (cut into 1 inch lengths) or regular green beans
 • 3 Green fresh chilies (to taste)
 • 2 tablespoons lime juice
 • 1 1/2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (nam pla)
 • 1 teaspoon chopped dried shrimp

         Preparation Method
1. First Cut the papaya in half (lengthwise) and remove seeds. Now Peel the skin of the
  papaya and shred the flesh using a shredder or knife (the shreds should be thin and long).
  In a mortar and pestle, pound the chilies and garlic until they're broken up.

2. Now Add the long green beans and roasted peanuts, pounding only enough to break
  them up a little bit. and Add the shredded papaya, tomato, sugar, lime juice, fish sauce
  and dried shrimp, pounding until everything is thoroughly mixed together.

3. This dish should taste sweet, sour, and a little bit salty, so you may need to add more
  sugar, lime juice, or fish sauce to taste. this recipe is commonly served with roasted or
  grilled meats, fried fish, sticky rice, and fresh cabbage or lettuce.

 :: Tips: If green papaya is not available substitute a combination of shredded
    hothouse cucumbers (about 2 cups, seedless), carrots (about 1/2 cup) and daikon
    radish, (about 1/2 cup) ::

            ENJOY