Green Papaya Salad

2 Large Carrots  
2 8 ounce Green papayas  
1 Clove Garlic  
1-3 Small Red or green hot chilis  
3 to 4   Long beans Chopped 1 inch pieces
2 Tablespoons Lemon juice  
1 Tablespoon Lite soy sauce  
1 Teaspoon Sugar  
1 Medium Tomato Chopped
1 Tablespoon Peanuts Finely chopped
2 Large Chinese cabbage leaves  

 

1. Peel the green papaya. Using a Mandoline finely shred the papaya flesh into long thin shreds. Do the same with the carrot. Place in a bowl and set aside.

2. In a mortar, lightly pound the garlic, add the chilis and lightly pound again. Add lemon juice and soy sauce and sugar, stir and pour over papaya carrot mixture.

3. Lightly bruise the long beans and cut into 1-inch lengths. Add to salad.

3. Arrange cabbage leaves on a plate. Place papaya carrot mixture on leaves and garnish with tomato and crushed peanuts.

HINT: If you do have a mandolina use a cheese grater.

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