Ingredients

  • 2 12 tablespoons lime juice (1 lime)
  • 2 12 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili sauce
  • 1 garlic clove (minced or pressed)
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 12 lbs papayas (5-6 cups shredded)
  • 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons peanuts (chopped honey roasted or dry roasted)

Method

  • For dressing:.
  • Mix lime juice, sugar, garlic, chili sauce and fish sauce in a small bowl.
  • Add sugar and whisk until dissolved.
  • For salad:.
  • Peel papaya, seed & grate on a mandoline.
  • If slicing, slice into thin matchstick pieces.
  • Place 1/3 of sliced papaya in a heavy zip lock type bag.
  • Using the smooth side of a meat pounder (or rolling pin) pound papaya to soften.
  • Add to bowl and repeat with remaining sliced papaya.
  • (Skip this step if you grated the papaya).
  • Add tomatoes, cilantro and dressing to grated or sliced/pounded papaya.
  • Toss to combine and let sit 30 minutes to flavor.
  • Sprinkle on peanuts and toss immediately before serving.
  • Serve on a bed of chopped lettuce or in individual lettuce leaves.