Lao Green Papaya Salad (Tam Som)

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

2 1/2 c Shredded green papaya

4 md Red and green serrano chilies or to taste

2 lg Cloves garlic, skinned

1 c Green or string beans, cut 1" pieces

6 Cherry tomatoes, cut each in half

2 ts Ground peanuts, optional

2 tbs Small dried shrimps

Cabbage and Iceberg lettuce leaves

Dressing:

5 tbs Lime juice

3 tbs Fish sauce

3 tbs Sugar

4 tbs Finely ground dried shrimps

Cooking Instructions:

Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Using a mortar and pestle, pound chilies and garlic to coarse texture. Add papaya, green beans, tomatoes and pound 1-2 minutes longer, mixing with a spoon while pounding. Add dried shrimps, peanuts, dressing and mix well. Serve immediately with cabbage and lettuce leaves. Goes well with Thai style BBQ chicken and steamed sticky rice.

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