Green Papaya Salad with Chicken or Shrimp

10m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
25m
Ready In


"A delicious, simple, but unique salad. Green papayas are not always available at most common grocery stores; but, always available at Asian markets; and, usually sold at stores like 'Whole Foods,' or at local farmers markets. This is a great 'light' summertime salad. Perfect for lunch; or a light dinner. This makes 2 full size salads; or 3 smaller 'lunch' size salads. This is a great time to make use of 'pre-cooked' chicken and shrimp from your local store."

Original is 3 servings
  • SALAD
  • DRESSING
  • Garnish

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (990.2 g)
  • Calories 494.7
  • Total Fat - 14.2 g
  • Saturated Fat - 2.3 g
  • Cholesterol - 34.6 mg
  • Sodium - 118.5 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 86.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 15.5 g
  • Sugars - 62.1 g
  • Protein - 17.2 g
  • Calcium - 235.9 mg
  • Iron - 5.7 mg
  • Vitamin C - 154.8 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.4 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Dressing ... I like to make the dressing first, so it can set 15 minutes or so before using. Now, if you have a motar and pestal - this is the classic way of making this. Me, I use a food processor. So much easier. Add the scallions, jalapeno, and garlic to the food processor; and pulse a couple of times. Add the tomatoes and pulse a couple more times. YOU do NOT want this a puree, just a rough chop. Transfer to a small bowl; and, add the lime juice, shrimp paste, sugar to taste, and fish sauce. I go easy on the fish sauce ... taste, and add accordingly. Mix everything together. Add a drizzle of canola oil, just to bring everything together. Taste and adjust accordingly. You may want a pinch more sugar, or a bit more of the fish sauce. Then, refrigerate for 15 minutes until ready to use - 15 minutes is perfect.

Step 2

What is a Green Papaya ... Now, there are a few varieties of papaya; but, basically - it is an unripened papaya. To shred these, I love a kiwi shredder; which is available at many kitchen stores - under $10; but, you can also cut the papaya by hand; or, use a mandolin or food processor. It is NOT like the ripe orange fleshed mango - they are firm, and almost like the texture of a cucumber.

Step 3

Shrimp or Chicken ... For this particular recipe, I usually get pre-cooked shrimp or a rotisserie chicken; simply chop and add to the dish. But you could always cook your own. I pretty much use what is on sale.

Step 4

Salad ... Add the papaya, carrots, shrimp or chicken, mint, cilantro; and, half of the peanuts to a large bowl and, toss to combine. Then, add the dressing to the salad mix and mix.

Step 5

Plate and Serve ... Plate the salad; and top with the remaining peanuts. Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Step 6

Serve and ENJOY!

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