Vietnam / Appetizers

Green papaya herb salad

Name: Green papaya herb salad
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Vietnam
Ingredients: 300 g peeled green papaya, shredded; 100 g carrot, shredded; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp sugar; 10 g Vietnamese mint or ordinary mint; 20 g roasted peanuts

Green papaya herb salad in a practical home-cooking adaptation, with clear everyday steps.

Prep20 min

Cook0 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Let’s make it.

Rinse shredded papaya briefly in cold water and drain very well.
Mix lime juice, fish sauce and sugar until dissolved.
Toss papaya, carrot and torn herbs with dressing.
Scatter with peanuts and serve immediately for the best crunch.

A little kitchen note

Untested editorial adaptation. Use unripe green papaya, not soft orange fruit.

Allergen notes

Fish, peanuts. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

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A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 87 kcal
Protein: 2.2 g
Carbs: 15.5 g
Fat: 2.7 g
Fibre: 2.5 g
Total sugar: 10.8 g
Sodium: 317 mg

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