Thai salad with papaya and shrimp
Description
Perfect for everyday dining. This light Asian salad is ideal for hot summer days. It's quick and easy to prepare. You can find cane sugar, fish sauce, and dried shrimp at specialized Asian stores. Garnish as desired and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Chop the dried shrimp. Press the garlic using a garlic press. Trim the ends off the green beans. Peel the papaya and cut it in half. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Chop the cilantro and finely slice the green onion. Coarsely chop the salted peanuts. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, sugar, fish sauce, dried shrimp, and minced garlic. Toss the shrimp with 1/4 cup of the sauce and set aside.
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Step 2
2. Cook the beans in a medium saucepan with boiling salted water until tender with a crisp crust, about 5 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Rinse the beans under cold water. Cut in half.
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Step 4
4. Finely slice the papaya into thin shreds to yield about 3 cups. Place in a large bowl.
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Step 5
5. Add cherry tomatoes, cilantro, green onions, chili sauce, and green beans.
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Step 6
6. Sauté the shrimp in a frying pan until pink and add to the salad.
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Step 7
7. Pour over the prepared dressing and gently mix. Sprinkle with nuts and serve.