Green Papaya Salad (Thailand)
Ingredients
- 1 cup green cabbage, cubed
- 2 cups green papaya, grated
- 1/2 pound string beans, julienned
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 dried red chiles, chopped
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 5 tablespoons peanuts, roasted and crushed
- 4 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Place green cabbage pieces on a large serving platter and arrange in layers the papaya and beans.
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, chilies, sugar, soy sauce and lime juice.
- Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and garnish with the tomatoes, peanuts and cilantro.
Serves 4
From the kitchen of Martin James – Copenhagen, Denmark.
