Lao Papaya Salad Recipe

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Lao Papaya Salad is a delicious and healthy dish popular in South Asia. And now, you can make your own at home with this easy Lao Papaya Salad recipe!

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What is Lao Papaya Salad?

The Lao Papaya Salad is a popular South Asian salad that is prepared cold. It features green papaya as its main ingredient, along with other fragrant ingredients.

To make the best Lao Papaya Salad, you’ll want to use mortar and pestle.

How Do You Eat Lao Papaya Salad?

The Lao Papaya Salad is best eaten as a side dish. I especially love serving this dish with fried rice and curries!

What You Need to Make Lao Papaya Salad

• 2 cups green papayas, shredded
• 1 clove garlic
• 4 red chilies
• 1/8 tsp crab paste, optional
• 2 teaspoon shrimp paste
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon padaek
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 cup long beans, cut into 1-inch strips

How to Make Lao Papaya Salad

1. Using a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic, chilies, crab paste, and shrimp paste together.
2. Add the fish sauce, padaek, brown sugar, cherry tomatoes, and lime juice. Pound until well-combined.
3. Mix in the shredded papaya and long beans. Adjust seasonings to taste, as needed.
4. Serve cold. ENJOY!

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