This is a popular classic Thai salad that is made using sugar, lime zest, garlic, chiles, and peanuts until
peanuts are roughly crushed. Whisk in fish sauce, lime juice, and balacan, if using.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. palm or granulated sugar
- Zest of ½ lime
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 to 3 bird's eye chiles, thinly sliced
- 1/4 c. roasted peanuts, plus more for garnish
- 2 tbsp. fish sauce
- 3 tbsp. lime juice
- 1 tsp. balacan (optional)
- 2 c. shredded green papaya (from ⅓ medium papaya)
- 1/2 c. chopped long beans or green beans
- 1/2 c. grape tomatoes, halved
- Romaine lettuce, for serving
Instructions
Steps:
1. In a large bowl, use a wooden spoon or a rolling pin to pound sugar, lime zest, garlic, chiles, and
peanuts until peanuts are roughly crushed. Whisk in fish sauce, lime juice, and balacan, if using.
2. Add papaya and beans, and continue pounding until bruised and softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add
tomatoes and pound until combined.
3. Serve salad on lettuce.
