Thai Papaya Salad
Thai Papaya Salad is a spicy Thai salad that perfectly combines sour, sweet, salty, and spicy flavors. It is ideal to enjoy with sticky rice or other dishes during lunch or dinner.
Author
krua_mali
Instructions
Pound the garlic and bird's eye chili coarsely, then add the dried shrimp and roasted peanuts and pound until slightly broken.
💡 Tip: Do not pound too finely to maintain crunchiness.
About 5 min
Add the shredded papaya, carrot, and long beans, and gently mix in the mortar.
💡 Tip: Use your hands or a spoon to mix to avoid mashing the vegetables.
About 3 min
Add lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar, and taste for sourness, sweetness, and saltiness to your liking.
💡 Tip: You can adjust the sugar or fish sauce for a balanced flavor.
About 2 min
Add the cherry tomatoes and mix gently, then serve immediately.
💡 Tip: Add the tomatoes as the last step to prevent them from getting mushy.
About 1 min
