Green Papaya Salad In Lettuce Wraps

By á-174942

Ingredients

• THE DRESSING:
• 1/2 cup peanut oil
• 1/4 cup fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 lime juiced
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon red chili sauce (such as Srirachi Hot Chili Sauce)
• Kosher salt to taste
• THE SALAD:
• 1 large green papaya peeled, julienned
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1 medium cucumber peeled, seeded, and julienned
• 1 red onion sliced thin
• 1 small red chile sliced thin
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
• Butter lettuce leaves for serving

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

For the dressing: In a small bowl add all ingredients and mix well. Set aside for about 1/2 hour to allow the flavors to develop. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

For the salad: Combine papaya, bean sprouts, cucumber, onion, and red chile in a large bowl. Pour over the dressing and mix well. Mound onto a platter, garnish with cilantro leaves, and surround with butter lettuce leaves.

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.