Spicy Papaya Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This spicy papaya salad is one of my favorite go to meals when I want something fresh and vibrant without spending hours in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just forty minutes, and honestly, most of that is just chopping. What I love most is how affordable it is to make, especially when papaya is in season. The papaya itself is packed with digestive enzymes that are genuinely good for your gut, so you're getting something delicious and nourishing at the same time. The combination of lime juice, fish sauce, and chili flakes creates this incredible balance of tangy, savory, and spicy that keeps you coming back for more. Trust me, once you make this, it'll become your new favorite weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 400 gpapaya
- 100 gpeanuts
- 200 gsweet chili peppers
- 150 gtomato
- 50 gonion
- 20 gcilantro
- 20 mlfish sauce(optional)
- 20 mllime juice
- 5 gchili flakes
- 2 gsalt
- 1 gblack pepper
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Cut the papaya into small cubes and set aside.
Tip: Use a melon baller or spoon to create uniform cubes.
- 2
In a blender or food processor, blend the chili peppers, garlic, and chili flakes until you get a smooth paste.
Tip: Adjust the level of spiciness to your liking by adding more or less chili peppers.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the papaya, peanuts, tomato, onion, and cilantro.
Tip: Make sure the ingredients are well mixed to create a uniform salad.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
Tip: Adjust the seasoning to your taste by adding more or less of any ingredient.
- 5
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Tip: Make sure the ingredients are well mixed and the dressing is evenly distributed.
- 6
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Tip: Add more fish sauce, lime juice, salt, or black pepper to taste.
- 7
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tip: Garnish with additional cilantro or chili peppers, if desired.
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