I like the green papaya salad but mine was ripe! I relied on green apples for the tartness you would normally get from green papaya. The choice is yours.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Servings: 4
Author: Snap Pea Sheep
Ingredients
1PapayaGreen or Ripe, organic
1CupGreen cabbage
1/2CupRed cabbage
2Green apples
1Cucumber
2Radishes
1Fresno or Serrano PepperDepending on size you may need two.
3Green onions
1Avocado
6-8Mint leaves
3-4SprigsFresh Thai basilThai basil is preferred but any will do.
1/2CupThai CashewsSubstitute Chili peanuts
3TBSPShredded coconutUnsweetened preferably
1/4TSP Himalayan salt
Instructions
Peel papaya. Slice in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Chop into a 1/2" dice.
Finely shred the cabbages and add to salad bowl.
Remove stems and seeds from peppers. Slice the peppers into 1/8" rings and add to salad bowl.
Peel and slice cucumber. Slice in two lengthwise then slice into 1/4" crescents. Add to salad bowl.
Cut radishes in half then thinly slice and add to salad bowl.
Layer the basil and mint leaves. Roll up like a cigar and slice thin to chiffonade the basil leaves. Add to salad bowl.
Chop green onions on the diagonal into 1/4" slices and add to salad bowl.
Peel, core and slice green apples quarters. Slice each quarter into 1/4" crescents and add to salad bowl.
Add in coconut.
Toss the salad and divide into bowls.
Top each salad with avocado slices and Thai spiced cashews.
Serve with Thai Coconut and Lemongrass Dressing.
Notes
This is a Snappy Sheep recipe.I made the Thai Papaya salad and my husband said the papaya was a little difficult to eat. He would have rather had it sliced with the salad added on top. I decided to do this chopped version. This recipe is similar to my Vietnamese Mango Wrap or Thai Savoy and Udon Noodle Salad. I compared all three and came up with this chopped salad based on my available ingredients. Since I was serving this with my Thai Green Curry Chowder , I did not want Udon noodles. I use Zongle food grade, organic lemongrass essential oil. It can be found on Amazon for about $10. This oil provides a clean taste of lemongrass without all of the work.Zongle Lemongrass Oil