Ingredients
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For the Salad:
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1 medium green papaya, peeled and julienned
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1 large carrot, peeled and julienned
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 cup green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
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1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
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1/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves (or regular basil)
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2 -3 Thai bird's eye chilies, minced (adjust to your spice preference)
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For the Dressing:
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3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
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1 tablespoon brown sugar or palm sugar
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon tamarind paste
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 Salt, to taste
Directions
Adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer Thai bird’s eye chilies, and feel free to customize the salad with additional herbs or ingredients to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy the taste of Thailand in your own kitchen!
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the julienned green papaya, julienned carrot, halved cherry tomatoes, and green beans. |
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In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together fresh lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, tamarind paste, vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust the flavors as needed. The dressing should have a balance of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. |
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Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl. |
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Add minced Thai bird's eye chilies to the salad. Be cautious with the quantity, as they are very spicy. Adjust to your desired level of heat. |
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Toss the salad thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing. |
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Garnish the salad with crushed roasted peanuts, fresh cilantro leaves, and Thai basil leaves. |
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Serve the Thai-Inspired Green Papaya Salad immediately as a refreshing and spicy Thai-inspired dish. |
