Green Papaya Salad

Name: Green Papaya Salad
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 fresh red Thai chile, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; Juice of 1 lime; 2 pounds green (unripe) papaya, peeled and seeded; 12 sprigs fresh Vietnamese coriander, leaves and stems separated and stems coarsely chopped, plus sprig for garnish

Shredded green papaya is paired with Vietnamese coriander and a garlicky lime-and-chile dressing in this refreshing salad.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, May 2006

Servings

Ingredients

For the dressing

1 fresh red Thai chile, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
Juice of 1 lime

For the salad

2 pounds green (unripe) papaya, peeled and seeded
12 sprigs fresh Vietnamese coriander, leaves and stems separated and stems coarsely chopped, plus sprig for garnish

Directions

1. Make the dressing: Stir together chile, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and 3 tablespoons water in a medium bowl.
2. Make the salad: Thickly shred papaya with a mandoline or box grater. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in coriander leaves and chopped stems. To serve, drizzle salad with dressing, and toss to combine. Garnish with a sprig of coriander.