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Thai Green Papaya Salad

This authentic Thai green papaya salad is refreshing and delicious, with a perfect mix of textures and flavors. And it's much easier than you think to make!

Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 77 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 green papaya (about 2 1/2 pounds/1kg whole)
  • 2-3 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • 2 Thai bird chilies
  • 1 tablespoon peanuts (dry roasted/salted, plus more for garnish)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce (or to taste)
  • 4 long beans (cut into 2-lengths; can substitute string beans, cut in half lengthwise and crosswise)
  • 1 medium tomato (cut into small chunks)

Instructions

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  1. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the outer skin of the papaya. If you have a julienne peeler, peel off julienned strips from all around the papaya. If not, cut the papaya in half and scrape out the seeds. Using a mandolin or sharp knife, julienne the papaya. Transfer to a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes to firm up the papaya strips and make them crunchier.
  2. Meanwhile, chop the garlic, bird chilies, and peanuts together on a board until finely minced. Add to a mixing bowl along with the salt, sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce. If you have a mortar and pestle, you can also pound these ingredients together to make the dressing, which is more traditional.
  3. Crush the long bean pieces with the flat side of your knife until bruised (or with the mortar and pestle, if you have that). Add to the bowl with the dressing, along with the tomatoes. 
  4. Drain the papaya well and add it to the salad. Toss everything together well, and garnish with more chopped peanuts. Serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 77kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1008mg (42%) Potassium 275mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 815IU (16%) Vitamin C 62mg (69%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 77

% Daily Value*

Calories 77kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1008mg 42%
Potassium 275mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 815IU 16%
Vitamin C 62mg 69%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.