Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)

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   For dressing:.

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   Mix lime juice, sugar, garlic, chili sauce and fish sauce in a small bowl.

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   Add sugar and whisk until dissolved.

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   For salad:.

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   Peel papaya, seed & grate on a mandoline.

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   If slicing, slice into thin matchstick pieces.

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   Place 1/3 of sliced papaya in a heavy zip lock type bag.

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   Using the smooth side of a meat pounder (or rolling pin) pound papaya to soften.

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   Add to bowl and repeat with remaining sliced papaya.

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    (Skip this step if you grated the papaya).

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    Add tomatoes, cilantro and dressing to grated or sliced/pounded papaya.

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    Toss to combine and let sit 30 minutes to flavor.

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    Sprinkle on peanuts and toss immediately before serving.

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    Serve on a bed of chopped lettuce or in individual lettuce leaves.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.