Author Notes
Light and refreshing, this salad packs a wallop of flavor that hits all the classic Southeast Asian notes: sweet, sour, salty, and spicy. If you're not familiar with fish sauce, don't worry. Although the smell is quite pronounced, the flavor is much more subtle, adding a savoriness that the Japanese refer to as "umami." This recipe was written by the Healthline Editorial Team: http://www.healthline.com/health-recipes/green-papaya-salad —Healthline
Ingredients
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1
large green papaya
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2 tablespoons
fish sauce
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1/4 cup
light brown sugar, packed
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1/4 cup
lime juice
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1-2
Thai (birds eye) chili to taste, trimmed and minced
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1
clove garlic, minced or pressed
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1
bunch green onions, sliced up to the dark green part
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1
large ripe tomato, chopped
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1
medium carrot, shredded
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handful of chopped peanuts
Directions
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Peel the papaya with a vegetable peeler. Cut it in half lengthwise and scoop out the alien-looking bits within. Slice into matchstick sized slices or grate using a box grater. Place into a large bowl.
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Mix ingredients from fish sauce down to green onion in a bowl. Set aside. Mix everything else in with the papaya. Toss and pour over the dressings. Toss again well. Store in the fridge until ready to serve--no more than six hours.
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