GREEN PAPAYA SALAD IN LETTUCE WRAPS

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Note: If green papaya is unavailable, substitute a mixture of carrot and Granny Smith apple.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

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 fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon red chili sauce, such as Srirachi Hot Chili Sauce
Kosher salt
1 large green papaya, peeled and julienned, see note
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

Steps:

  • 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.

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