January 21, 2012

Thai Green Papaya Salad


I learned this from a recent trip to Chiangmai, it instantly becomes my favorite thai food. The shredded green papaya give such a good crunch! The long bean adds an amazing texture also. I just love the thai dressing and I guess it also go well with other greens salad.

Ingredients
Green papaya (shredded)  2 cups
Long beans     2-3 strips (give it a good smash)
Tomata             1
Cilantro            some
Dried shrimp    some (optional)

Thai dressing:
Lime Juice       2tbsp
Palm sugar       2 tsp
Fish sauce        1 tbsp (optional)
Chopped garlic  1tsp
Chili (padi)      as desired (chopped)