Green Papaya Salad in Lettuce Wraps (Tyler Florence) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Note: If green papaya is unavailable, substitute a mixture of carrot and Granny Smith apple. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
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.
2. 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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