THAI PAPAYA SALAD

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 2-3

½ small unripe green papaya
1 large mango
1 medium carrot
2 medium tomatoes
½ cup fresh coriander
Peanut Dressing (makes ⅓ cup)
2 tablespoons soaked peanuts
1 tablespoon lemon juice
⅛ small green chili
½ teaspoon rock salt
1 tablespoon jaggery
2 tablespoons water

Topping

1 tablespoon roasted peanuts, chopped

Substitution : When mango is not in season, use a soft pear.

PRE-PREPARATION:-

Soak raw peanuts in water for about 3 hours.

METHOD:-

Peel the skin of the papaya.
Cut the papaya and carrot into thin long strips. You can use a julienne peeler to do this.
Also cut the mango and tomatoes into thin long strips, using a knife.
Place the papaya, carrot, mango, tomatoes, and coriander in a large bowl and mix well.
To prepare the dressing, place all the dressing ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Combine the dressing with the salad and mix well.
Top with chopped peanuts for an extra crunch.

Tips

The papaya used is not the soft, ripe, and orangey one, but the unripe green papaya, which is firm, green on the outside, and pale yellowish color on the inside.