Recipe: papaya & prawn salad
This Papaya & Prawn Salad is a refreshing and light dish, perfect for summer. Combining sweet papaya, juicy prawns, and a spicy kick, it's a Thai-inspired delight that's both nutritious and delicious.
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $20
Equipment
- Bowl
- Grater
Ingredients
- Green papaya
- 15-20 cherry tomatoes quartered
- 3-4 chilies de-seeded and finely chopped
- Handful of prepared prawns
- squeeze fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon of fish sauce
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/3 cup of fresh coriander cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce shredded
- Fresh basil leaves
- handful of snake beans cooked (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Papaya: First, peel the papaya and quarter it to make it more manageable. Remove the seeds, then grate the papaya.
- Combine Ingredients: Next, in a bowl, combine the grated papaya, quartered cherry tomatoes, finely chopped chilies, and prepared prawns. Add the fresh lime juice, fish sauce, minced garlic, and half of the chopped coriander. Gently toss to ensure everything is well mixed and coated.
- Arrange the Salad: Arrange the shredded iceberg lettuce on plates and spoon the papaya and prawn mixture on top.
- Garnish: Finally, finish with the remaining chopped coriander, fresh basil leaves, and optional cooked snake beans.