Easy Thai Papaya Salad (Printable Recipe)
Fresh, spicy Thai green papaya with peanuts and lime. Light, crunchy, and full of bold flavor.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 cups shredded green papaya
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3 bird’s eye chilies, crushed
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2 tablespoons dried shrimp
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6 long beans, chopped
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2 tablespoons sugar or palm sugar
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3 tablespoons roasted peanuts
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3 tablespoons lime juice
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2 tablespoons fish sauce
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2 garlic cloves, crushed
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6 grape tomatoes, halved
# Steps to Follow:
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Use a slicer, julienne peeler, or sharp knife to shred the green papaya into thin strips. Place in a large bowl.
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In a mortar and pestle, crush roasted peanuts into small pieces. Set aside 2 tablespoons for garnish and add the rest to the papaya.
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Add bird’s eye chilies and garlic to the mortar and pound into a rough paste. Add sugar and continue pounding until combined.
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Add long beans and dried shrimp to the paste. Lightly pound until the beans are bruised and softened.
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Stir lime juice and fish sauce into the paste until well mixed.
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Pour the contents of the mortar over the shredded papaya and crushed peanuts in the bowl.
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Lightly crush grape tomatoes in the mortar and add them to the salad.
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Toss the salad thoroughly to combine. Top with reserved peanuts and serve immediately.
# Extra Tips:
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If you don’t have a mortar and pestle, crush ingredients using a knife and mix in a bowl.
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Adjust chili quantity to control spice level based on preference.
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Serve chilled and garnish with lime wedges or extra peanuts for texture.
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Add protein like tofu, chicken, or seafood to make it a full meal.