SHRIMP & GREEN PAPAYA SALAD (Nhourm Bangkir Chiamoy Lhong)

 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• ¾ lb of peeled shrimp 
• 2 lbs of whole green papaya, peeled, split into 4 pieces, seeded, shredded, rinsed, and 
• drained 
• 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded 
• 1 cup of mint 
• ¼ cup of roasted peanut, crushed 
• ¼ cup of lime juice 
• 2 tablespoons of sugar 
• 2 tablespoons of fish sauce 
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced 
• 1 fresh red chili, finely chopped

Procedures

1. Heat the frying pan with no oil (medium heat) and add the shrimp. Stir for 3-4 minutes and transfer to a dish. Slice the shrimp into half sideways. 
2. In a bowl, mix the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, shallot, and chili. 
3. Add the shredded papaya, carrot, shrimp, and mixed fish sauce to a salad bowl. Add mint and toss. 
4. Transfer to a large dish and top with crushed peanuts.