Green Papaya Salad l Goi Ga l Vietnamese Recipes l Duncan Lu

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce is easier to find and lower in calories.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with a different flavor profile.

green papaya

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini can mimic the texture of green papaya.

Thai bird chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Jalapeños offer heat with more availability.

Peel and grate the green papaya and carrot.

Thinly slice the red onion.

De-seed and julienne the long red chili.

Chop the Vietnamese mint and coriander (if using).

In a bowl, combine the green papaya, grated carrot, sliced onion, julienned chili, Vietnamese mint, and coriander.

Top with fried shallots and crushed peanuts.

For the dressing, pound the garlic and red chili together.

Mix in fish sauce, anchovy salt, apple cider vinegar, and sugar until dissolved.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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