Thai Green Papaya Salad with Dried Shrimp

Name: Thai Green Papaya Salad with Dried Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 cups green papaya (peeled and julienned); 1/2 cup carrot (julienned); 1/4 cup dried shrimp (soaked in warm water for 10 minutes); 10 units cherry tomatoes (halved); 1/4 cup green beans (cut into 1-inch pieces); 1/4 cup roasted peanuts (crushed); 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon palm sugar; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1-2 units bird's eye chili (sliced)

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⏱️ 20m PREP

🔥 0m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 180 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A refreshing and tangy Thai salad featuring crisp green papaya, dried shrimp, and a zesty lime dressing.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

10.0g 25%

Fat

8.0g 20%

Carbs

22.0g 55%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C

45% DV

Supports immune function

☀️ Vitamin A

30% DV

Essential for vision and immune health

🌾 Fiber

16% DV

Promotes digestive health

🔺 Potassium

12% DV

Supports heart and muscle function

🔺 Iron

8% DV

Important for blood production

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 cups green papaya peeled and julienned
1/2 cup carrot julienned
1/4 cup dried shrimp soaked in warm water for 10 minutes
10 units cherry tomatoes halved
1/4 cup green beans cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup roasted peanuts crushed

Dressing Ingredients

2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon palm sugar
2 cloves garlic minced
1-2 units bird's eye chili sliced

Instructions

1 Soak the dried shrimp in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2 In a mortar and pestle, combine garlic and bird's eye chili. Pound until a coarse paste forms.
3 Add palm sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce to the mortar. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.
4 In a large mixing bowl, combine the green papaya, carrot, cherry tomatoes, green beans, and soaked dried shrimp.
5 Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss everything together gently but thoroughly.
6 Add crushed peanuts and give a final toss. Adjust seasoning if needed.
7 Transfer the salad to a serving platter and garnish with additional peanuts if desired.