Name: Green Papaya Salad recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups green papaya, grated; 3/4 cup assorted Bell peppers, sliced; 1 onion, sliced; handful of coriander leaves, chopped; 3-4 kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced; 2 tbsp. roasted peanuts, coarsely crushed; 2 tbsp. spicy fried Bombay Duck, coarsely crushed (opt); 2 tbsp. vinegar; 1 tsp. red chili powder; salt to taste; 1/2 tsp. sugar

ABOUT Green Papaya Salad RECIPE

This is a very healthy and a nutritious Thai style salad, prepared out of grated or shredded green papaya. The dressing has all the flavours and taste - spicy, salty, sweet and sour. Again there are many versions to this dish. Today I prepared this salad by adding some sliced assorted Bell peppers, onion, sliced kaffir lime leaves, coriander leaves and crushed peanuts to the grated raw papaya. I gave a slight twist to it by adding some crushed spicy fried Bombay Duck instead of the usual shrimps. The addition of the roasted peanuts and the Bombay Duck gave a crunchy effect to this dish. It can be made into a veg. version by simply omitting the Bombay Duck. It is a perfect light dinner option along with some clear soup for all the weight watchers.

Ingredients Serving: 3

1 1/2 cups green papaya, grated
3/4 cup assorted Bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, sliced
handful of coriander leaves, chopped
3-4 kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced
2 tbsp. roasted peanuts, coarsely crushed
2 tbsp. spicy fried Bombay Duck, coarsely crushed (opt)
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. red chili powder
salt to taste
1/2 tsp. sugar

Instructions

In a bowl, mix together vinegar, chili powder, salt and sugar, Keep aside. In a separate bowl, combine papaya, bell peppers, onion, coriander leaves, lime leaves and peanuts.
Sprinkle the crushed Bombay Duck. Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over it and serve.