Vietnamese Papaya Salad

When in Vietnam, be sure to try the Vietnamese papaya salad. It is a popular street food in Ho Chi Minh City, where you can find it on street stalls. Be sure to taste the goi du, which is a green papaya stuffed with beef jerky. It adds a punch of intense flavor to the dish. While the salad can be eaten either way, it is best to make it the night before.

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Course: Appetizer, Salad

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Diet: Vegan

Keyword: papaya salad

CookingStyle: Boiling, Handcrafted Cooking

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 75kcal

Author: James Anderson

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Equipment

large bowl

platter

Ingredients

1 small green papaya peeled and finely julienned
12 cooked prawns peeled and deveined
1 large carrot julienned
2 tbsps roasted peanuts crushed
2 tbsps fried shallots
10 mint leaves sliced
Dipping fish sauce
beef jerky Optional

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the papaya, carrot and mint leaves. Spoon some dipping fish sauce and mix well.
Turn the salad onto a serving platter and place the cooked prawns on top.
Top with beef jerky strips, to taste.
Garnish with fried shallots, peanuts and mint leaves.

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Notes

The Vietnamese papaya salad should be very fresh. If possible, the green papaya should be sliced before being processed. Otherwise, it should be chopped finely. You can substitute cucumber or green mango for the papaya in this recipe. You can add grilled pork to it if you wish. The Vietnamese papaya salad is a healthy dish that is good for the health and the stomach. And you will surely be amazed at how delicious it is.

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Nutrition

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