Papaya Salad with Coriander and Chilli Pepper

Are you looking for a dish that's both refreshing and invigorating? Look no further than our spicy papaya salad recipe! This dish is full of vibrant colours and flavours, thanks to the wonderful combination of ripe papaya and spicy chilli peppers. Picture the sweetness of papaya paired with the crunch of fresh vegetables such as carrots, peppers, and bean sprouts, all tied together with a tangy lime dressing. It’s the sort of salad that brings joy to your taste buds and leaves you wanting more.

Course Appetizer, lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine Thai

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword Fresh papaya salad, How to make papaya salad at home, Papaya salad recipe, Spicy papaya salad, Thai papaya salad, Thai-inspired salad for summer

Prep Time 20

Servings People

Calories 11

Ingredients

1 medium-sized green papaya, peeled, deseeded, and julienned
2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
150 fresh bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
1 red chilli pepper, finely sliced (adjust to taste)
small bunch of fresh coriander, roughly chopped
2 tbsp roasted peanuts, roughly crushed (optional)

For the dressing

3 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
2 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegetarian option)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 red chilli pepper, finely chopped (or less, to taste)

Instructions

Prepare the vegetables

Using a sharp knife or a julienne peeler, slice the green papaya and carrots into thin strips. Place them into a large mixing bowl.
Add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers, bean sprouts, and half of the chopped coriander to the bowl.

Make the dressing

In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and finely chopped chilli pepper. Mix thoroughly until the sugar has dissolved.

Assemble the salad

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Garnish and serve

Transfer the salad to a serving dish. Garnish with the remaining coriander, sliced chilli pepper, and roasted peanuts, if using.

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