Som Tam (Thai Green Papaya Salad)

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Ingredients:

• Green Papaya – 1
• Carrot – 1, peeled
• Onion – 1, peeled
• Garlic – 1 clove, peeled
• Dried Prawns – 2 tsp
• Peanuts – 3 tsp, roasted
• Red Chilli – 1, deseeded
• Juice of 2 Limes
• Fish Sauce – 2 1/2 tblsp
• Palm Sugar
• Banana Leaf or Lettuce Leaf to serve

Method:

1. Shred the papaya and carrot.
2. Finely grate the onion.
3. Mix all the three in a bowl.
4. Grind the garlic, prawns, peanuts and chilli to a paste.
5. Add the lime juice, fish sauce and sugar to taste.
6. Mix well.
7. Pour the dressing over the salad.
8. Keep aside for 20 minutes before serving.