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Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 small fresh chiles, preferably Thai, stemmed, seeded, and minced
- 2 tablespoons nam pla
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or more to taste
- 2 teaspoons sugar, or more to taste
- 1 green (unripe) papaya, peeled, seeded, and shredded
- 2 or 3 yard-long beans or about a dozen green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
- 1 small tomato, cored and cut into eighths
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dry-roasted peanuts
- Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Method
- Combine the garlic, shallot, and chiles on a cutting board and mince and press with the side of a knife until pasty (or, as is traditional, use a mortar and pestle).
- Combine in a bowl with the nam pla, lime juice, sugar, papaya, beans, and tomato and mash with the back of a wooden spoon (or a potato masher) until the vegetables are softened and everything is well combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning; the mixture will be hot but may need more nam pla, lime juice, and/or sugar.
- Garnish with peanuts and cilantro and serve.
