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Green Papaya Salad With Lime Dressing

The Washington Post, October 22, 2008

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  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Course: Salad

Summary:

Here’s a bright, sweet-salty version from chefs Spike Mendelsohn and Mike Colletti. They like to shop at the Eden Center's Cho Saigon Market in Falls Church for the ingredients, such as the sesame-peanut granules and fried red onions.

The salad components can be prepped up to 2 days in advance; dress the salad just before serving.

4 servings

Ingredients:

For the salad
  • 1 large green papaya (about 1 pound), peeled, seeded and cut into very thin slices (preferably with a mandoline; may substitute green, unripe mango)
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into very thin slices (preferably with a mandoline)
  • 2 cups 1/2-inch cubed pineapple, preferably fresh
  • 1 Thai red chili pepper, cut crosswise into thin slices (not seeded; omit if you want a less-spicy salad)
  • Handful mint leaves, coarsely chopped (preferably Vietnamese mint, available at some Asian markets)
  • Handful cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
  • Handful Thai or regular basil leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup shredded pickled daikon radish (store-bought or homemade; see headnote on Vegetarian Summer Rolls)
  • 2 tablespoons roasted and ground sesame-peanut granules, for garnish (see headnote; may substitute crushed roasted, unsalted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons store-bought fried red onion, for garnish
For the dressing
  • 6 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon hot chili sauce, such as Sriracha

Directions:

For the salad: Combine the papaya, carrot, pineapple, chili pepper, if desired, herbs and daikon radish in a large salad bowl.

For the dressing: Combine the fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, lime juice, garlic and hot chili sauce in a measuring cup; stir to mix well.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat evenly. Divide among individual plates, then sprinkle each portion with some of the sesame-peanut granules and fried red onions. Serve immediately.

Tested by Spike Mendelsohn for The Washington Post.
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(Michael Temchine for The Washington Post)
Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 173
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: 1g 2
Saturated Fat: n/a 0
Cholesterol: n/a 0
Sodium: 1478mg62
Total Carbohydrates: 41g 14
Dietary Fiber: 5g 20
Sugar: n/a
Protein: 2g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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