Best 6 My Green Papaya Salad Recipes

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**Journey into the Vibrant World of Green Papaya Salad: A Symphony of Flavors and Textures**

Unveil the tantalizing world of Green Papaya Salad, a culinary masterpiece that captivates taste buds with its vibrant colors, refreshing flavors, and symphony of textures. Originating from the heart of Southeast Asia, this delectable dish has garnered worldwide acclaim for its unique and addictive blend of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes. With a medley of recipes to choose from, each offering a distinct twist on this classic, you're sure to find the perfect Green Papaya Salad to suit your palate. Embark on a flavor expedition as we delve into the diverse world of this beloved dish, exploring its variations, techniques, and the secrets behind its irresistible charm.



**Green Papaya Salad with Chicken**: Experience the harmonious marriage of tender chicken and green papaya, tossed in a vibrant dressing of lime, fish sauce, and chili peppers. This protein-packed version adds a satisfying savory element, making it a complete meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized.

**Vegan Green Papaya Salad**: Rejoice, plant-based enthusiasts! This recipe caters to your dietary preferences with a symphony of fresh vegetables, including green papaya, carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers. With a zesty dressing of lime, garlic, and chili peppers, this salad delivers a refreshing and satisfying crunch in every bite.

**Thai Green Papaya Salad**: Embark on a culinary journey to Thailand with this authentic rendition of Green Papaya Salad. Balancing the sweet, sour, salty, and spicy elements with precision, this recipe captures the true essence of this beloved dish. Prepare to be tantalized by the interplay of flavors and textures, a testament to the culinary prowess of Thai cuisine.

**Spicy Green Papaya Salad**: If you crave a fiery kick, this recipe will set your taste buds ablaze. Featuring an amped-up dressing packed with chili peppers, garlic, and lime, this salad delivers an exhilarating burst of heat that will leave you craving more. Ideal for those who enjoy the thrill of a spicy adventure.

**Green Papaya Salad with Shrimp**: Seafood lovers, unite! This recipe combines succulent shrimp with the refreshing crunch of green papaya, resulting in a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Marinated in a zesty dressing of lime, fish sauce, and herbs, the shrimp adds a delightful briny touch that elevates the salad to new heights.

**Green Papaya Salad with Tofu**: Discover a plant-based protein alternative in this Green Papaya Salad with Tofu. Pan-fried tofu cubes add a satisfying chewiness and a mild flavor that beautifully complements the vibrant dressing. This recipe caters to vegetarians and vegans alike, offering a protein-rich and flavorful salad option.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MY GREEN PAPAYA SALAD



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Provided by Zakary Pelaccio

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Tropical Fruit     Mango     Papaya     Pineapple     Mint     Basil     Peanut     Cucumber     Summer     Healthy     Chile Pepper

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

FOR THE DRESSING
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro root (4 roots), rinsed, scraped, and rinsed again
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 fresh Thai bird chili, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced shallot
2 tablespoons palm or brown sugar, or more to taste
1 tablespoon fish sauce, or more to taste
Juice of 3 limes, or more to taste
FOR THE SALAD
4 Chinese long beans, trimmed
1 cup loosely packed fresh Thai basil leaves
1 cup loosely packed fresh Vietnamese mint (rau ram) leaves
2 cups julienned peeled green (unripe) papaya
2 cups julienned peeled cucumber
1 cup julienned peeled green (unripe) mango
2 cups julienned peeled ripe mango
3/4 cup 1/2-inch-thick pineapple batons (size of a lady's pinkie)
3/4 cup julienned fresh long red chilies, such as Anaheim or Hungarian Wax
3/4 cup lightly crushed salted roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • MAKE THE DRESSING
  • Use a mortar and pestle to pound all the dressing ingredients until smooth, pounding each ingredient thoroughly before adding the next. taste and add more fish sauce, lime juice, chili, and/or palm sugar if you want. The flavor's up to you.
  • MAKE THE SALAD
  • 1. Heat a grill pan, cast-iron skillet, or grill until very hot. Cut the long beans into a manageable size for your pan, if necessary, then char the beans well on all sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer them to a bowl, cover it tightly with plastic wrap, and let them steam for about 10 minutes. Cut the beans into 1/2-inch pieces and return them to the bowl.
  • 2. Tear the basil and mint leaves. Toss together the long beans with the papaya, cucumber, mango, pineapple, long red chilies, herbs, and the dressing. If you have a large enough mortar or want to work in batches and take the time to make the salad even better, pound the ingredients with the dressing just to bruise them and further infuse the ingredients with the flavor of the dressing. transfer the dressed salad to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the crushed peanuts.

GREEN PAPAYA SALAD



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Cucumber can replace the green papaya in this salad.

Provided by GODGIFU

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cloves garlic, peeled
3 Thai green chiles
6 green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large unripe papaya, peeled and cut into thin strips
1 tomato, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon palm sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Combine garlic, chiles, and green beans into a mortar and pound roughly. Add the papaya and pound again, to bruise the ingredients. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar and pound again. Ad the tomato and pound to combine. Stir in the chopped peanuts and serve.
  • If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can make a version of this in your blender or food processor: coarsely chop the garlic, chile peppers, and green beans. Mix in the papaya, and pulse a few times. Mix in the tomato, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Pulse to combine; salad should still have texture. Transfer to a serving dish and stir in the peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 368.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

GREEN PAPAYA SALAD



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Shredded green papaya is paired with Vietnamese coriander and a garlicky lime-and-chile dressing in this refreshing salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 fresh red Thai chile, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
Juice of 1 lime
2 pounds green (unripe) papaya, peeled and seeded
12 sprigs fresh Vietnamese coriander, leaves and stems separated and stems coarsely chopped, plus sprig for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Stir together chile, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and 3 tablespoons water in a medium bowl.
  • Make the salad: Thickly shred papaya with a mandoline or box grater. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in coriander leaves and chopped stems. To serve, drizzle salad with dressing, and toss to combine. Garnish with a sprig of coriander.

GREEN PAPAYA SALAD



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces string beans
3 plum tomatoes
1/2 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts
2 large green papayas (1 pound each) peeled, seeded and julienned
1/4 cup Thai fish sauce
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the string beans and cook for 2 minutes, plunge into cold water. Drain well and cut each bean in half. Halve the tomatoes lengthwise and remove the seeds. Slice the halves into 1/8-inch strips. Roughly chop all but 2 tablespoons of peanuts. In a bowl toss papaya with the beans, tomatoes, chopped peanuts, fish sauce, lemon and lime juices, sugar, garlic, red pepper flakes and 3 tablespoons cilantro. Garnish with remaining peanuts and cilantro.

GREEN PAPAYA SALAD



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In Isan (and the rest of Thailand), green papaya salad is called som tum, with "som" meaning "sour" and "tum" referring to the pounding sound of the large pestle used to crush ingredients. It is eaten by itself as a snack, or with marinated grilled beef and chicken.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     quick, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large or 2 small cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dry-roasted salted peanuts, more for garnish
2 fresh bird chilies or serrano chilies, sliced
1/2 teaspoon raw sugar or white sugar
1 tablespoon dried shrimp (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 to 2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla), to taste
2 plum tomatoes, 1 large round tomato, or 8 grape tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 pound long beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths (optional)
1 small to medium green (unripe) papaya (see Note)
Lettuce for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a blender or mortar, blend or pound garlic, salt, peanuts, chilies, sugar and shrimp (if using) into a paste. Transfer to a large bowl and mix in lime juice and fish sauce. Use a spoon (or the mortar) to lightly crush tomatoes and beans (if using), then add to bowl and mix lightly.
  • Peel and coarsely grate or shred papaya, discarding seeds and inner membrane. There should be 4 to 6 cups.
  • Add papaya to bowl and lightly but thoroughly toss together. Taste for seasoning. Mound in a bowl (if desired, line bowl with lettuce leaves beforehand). Sprinkle with peanuts and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 36, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 360 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

SPICY GREEN PAPAYA SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups dressing

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/8 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Juice of 1 fresh lime
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
2 small green papayas , julienned on mandoline or regular papaya diced small
1 small red onion, small dice
1 red pepper, small dice
4 scallions, finely chopped
1/4 bunch of cilantro, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients. Place salad ingredients in bowl, pour dressing over top and mix well. Season to taste. The salad will hold up in the refrigerator up to 24 hours. Serve at room temperature.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use unripe green papaya. It should be firm and have a light green color.
  • Use a sharp knife to julienne the papaya. This will help to prevent the papaya from becoming mushy.
  • Soak the papaya in cold water for at least 30 minutes before using. This will help to remove the bitter taste.
  • Use a mortar and pestle to pound the garlic, chili peppers, and shrimp paste. This will help to release their flavors.
  • Add the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar to taste. The salad should be salty, sour, and sweet.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

Green papaya salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. If you are looking for a new and exciting salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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