Lao Papaya Salad Recipe

Name: Lao Papaya Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups papayas (shredded); 5 -8 cherry tomatoes; 2 lime wedges; 5 -9 Thai chiles; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 teaspoon shrimp paste; 1/4 teaspoon crab, paste; 1 -2 teaspoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon tamarind paste (optional); 1/8 teaspoon msg (optional) or 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional); 2 teaspoons fermented fish sauce (pa-dak -optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups papayas (shredded)
5 -8 cherry tomatoes
2 lime wedges
5 -9 Thai chiles
2 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon shrimp paste
1/4 teaspoon crab, paste
1 -2 teaspoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon tamarind paste (optional)
1/8 teaspoon msg (optional) or 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 teaspoons fermented fish sauce (pa-dak -optional)

1
Shred green papaya (it makes it really juicy!).
2
Using a large Mortar and Pestle, pound the garlic, peppers, shrimp paste, crab paste, and 1/2 tablespoon of sugar.
3
Half the tomatoes and add to the mortar and pestle along with the half of the cucumber.
4
Pound and mix the contents of the mortar and pestle.
5
Add the rest of the papaya, sugar, fish sauce, msg (optional), pa-dak (optional), and squeeze the lime juice in there.
6
Continue pounding and mixing the contents of the mortal and pestle.
7
Ready to serve.

127

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups papayas (shredded), 5 -8 cherry tomatoes, 2 lime wedges, 5 -9 Thai chiles, and more.

Yes, Lao Papaya Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lao Papaya Salad

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