Green Papaya Salad

Serves 2-4

INGREDIENTS

Dressing

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 

2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 tablespoons lime juice 

1 clove of garlic minced

2 tablespoons chopped shallots optional

Salt and pepper to taste

Salad

1 small green papaya

1 large carrot

1 cucumber

1/3 cup fresh mint or coriander leaves, chopped

4 tablespoons sesame seeds, lightly toasted

METHOD

Start by combining all the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl and set it aside.

Using a peeler, peel the outer skin of the papaya.

Cut the papaya in half and grate it using a large grater. Put it in a large bowl.

Peel the carrot, and grate it and the cucumber. Add them to the bowl with the grated papaya. 

Mix the grated green papaya, carrots, and cucumber together with the chopped mint or coriander. 

Pour in the dressing and toss well to coat the whole salad.

Arrange on plates and serve with your choice of fried tofu or chicken. 

Sprinkle with nuts and toasted sesame seeds to garnish before serving. 

Bon appétit! Served on my “La Bohéme” soup and pasta plate on top of my “Piano” show plate in black.