Papaya Salad

Savor this quick and easy Vietnamese inspired recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Green mango, peeled and de-seeded
• 1 small Green papaya, peeled and de-seeded
• 1 cup diagonally sliced young Bamboo shoots
• 1 fresh Red chilli, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons Mint leaves, chopped
• 3-4 rau ram (Vietnamese coriander), chopped

DRESSING:

• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1½ tablespoons Lime juice
• 1½ tablespoons Fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sweet chilli paste
• 1 tablespoon packed Brown sugar

GARNISH:

• ½ cup roasted Peanuts, coarsely chopped
• Mint sprigs
• 1 Tomato, thinly sliced
• 6-8 cooked Shrimp

METHOD:

1. Shred the green mango and papaya in a food processor.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded mango, papaya, bamboo shoots, red chilli, mint leaves and Vietnamese coriander.
3. To make the dressing, whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Pour dressing over salad mixture; toss to coat evenly.
4. Garnish with peanuts, mint springs, tomato and cooked shrimp.