Thai Green Papaya Salad

🧂 Ingredients

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  Papaya verde

  1 mediana
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  Ajo

  3 dientes
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  Chiles tailandeses

  4 unidades
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  Judías verdes

  100g
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  Tomates cherry

  8 unidades
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  Zumo de lima

  3 cucharadas
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  Salsa de pescado

  2 cucharadas
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  Azúcar de palma

  1 cucharada
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  Pasta de tamarindo

  1 cucharadita
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  Cacahuetes tostados

  50g

📋 Instructions

1. 1

   Peel the green papaya and shred it into fine julienne using a special grater or knife.

2. 2

   In a large mortar, pound garlic with Thai chilies until it forms a paste.

3. 3

   Add cut green beans and cherry tomatoes, pound lightly to release juices.

4. 4

   Incorporate lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, and tamarind paste.

5. 5

   Add shredded papaya and mix well with a spoon while pounding gently.

6. 6

   Add crushed toasted peanuts and dried shrimp if using.

7. 7

   Serve immediately in a deep plate accompanied by sticky rice.