Green Papaya Salad with Chicken or Shrimp
Recipe: #12654
May 29, 2014
Categories: Salads, Papaya, Thai, Sunday Dinner, Heart Healthy, Low Calorie, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, Fresh Tomatoes, Salad Dressing, more
"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."
Ingredients
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- DRESSING
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- Garnish
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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.
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Plate and Serve ... Plate the salad; and top with the remaining peanuts. Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
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Serve and ENJOY!
Tips
No special items needed.