Fresh, vibrant and full of crunch, this Green Papaya Salad combines crisp papaya, carrot and radish with fragrant coriander and a zingy lime dressing. Balancing sweet, salty, sour and spicy flavours, it’s a refreshing side dish that’s perfect alongside grilled seafood, meats or Asian-inspired meals.
Serves: 4-6
Prep time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients
Green Papaya Salad
1 green papaya, peeled, seeded and julienned
1 large carrot, julienned
4 radishes, thinly sliced on a mandolin
1 long red chilli, thinly sliced
½ cup micro coriander leaves, plus extra to serve
Lime Dressing
2 tbsps lime juice
1½ tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1½ tbsp sesame oil
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
Method for Green Papaya Salad
1. To make the dressing, combine lime juice, fish sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil and garlic in a small bowl. Stir until sugar has dissolved.
2. Place papaya, carrot, radish, half the chilli and coriander in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss gently to combine.
3. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with extra coriander and remaining chilli.
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