Thai Papaya Salad | Marion's Kitchen

Thai Papaya Salad | Marion's Kitchen

If you’ve travelled in Thailand you may have tried this classic papaya salad. It’s so easy to make. Take a green papaya, peel it and shave or julienne into shards. Pound the papaya with dried shrimp, peanuts and chilli to blend all those flavours together with lime juice and fish sauce to taste.

Ingredients

  • 200g shredded green papaya*

    7 oz

  • 2 garlic cloves

    roughly chopped

  • 2 snake beans

    cut into 3cm-long batons, alternatively use green beans

  • ¼ cup dried shrimp

    soaked in water for 5 minutes to soften

  • 2 tbsp roasted peanuts
  • ½ long red chilli

    roughly chopped

  • 1 small birds’ eye chillies
    use more or less to taste
  • 1½ tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp white sugar
  • 6 cherry tomatoes

    halved

Directions

  1. 1

    Step 1.In a large som tum mortar, place garlic, green beans, dried shrimp, peanuts and chillies. Use a wooden pestle to bruise ingredients. Add the shredded papaya, fish sauce, lime juice and sugar. Use a spoon and the pestle to mix and bruise the salad. Then add tomatoes and bruise again. Season to taste with more fish sauce or lime juice if needed.

  2. 2



    Step 2.Alternatively, the salad can be made by placing ingredients in a large ziplock bag and using a rolling pin to bruise the ingredients.

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    Notes: – Green papaya is unripe papaya. It can be found at Asian grocery stores.

Thai Papaya Salad | Marion's Kitchen

Thai Papaya Salad | Marion's Kitchen

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About this Recipe

Dreaming of the vibrant, refreshing flavors of Thailand's iconic street food? This Thai Papaya Salad brings that authentic taste right to your kitchen, all with straightforward ingredients.

What makes this salad truly special is the traditional method of pounding ingredients together—a technique that blends fiery chili, tangy lime, savory fish sauce, and sweet sugar into an explosive dressing. The dried shrimp and roasted peanuts add layers of umami and satisfying crunch, creating a harmonious balance that's hard to resist.

Prepare for a burst of sensational flavors in every bite. This Thai Papaya Salad is a symphony of spicy bird's eye chilies, bright lime, and the savory depth of fish sauce, all balanced by a touch of sweetness from white sugar. You'll experience the delightful crunch of fresh green papaya and snake beans, complemented by the chewy texture of softened dried shrimp and the nutty richness of roasted peanuts. It's an invigorating dish that awakens the palate.

This salad is wonderfully adaptable to your pantry and preferences. While snake beans offer a unique texture, you can easily use green beans instead. For those who prefer less heat, adjust the amount of bird's eye chilies to your liking, or even omit them entirely.

Serve this bright and bold Thai Papaya Salad as a refreshing starter or a vibrant side dish alongside your favorite grilled meats or seafood for a complete Thai-inspired meal.

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