Fermented Fish and Green Papaya Salad

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A zesty and crunchy salad combining shredded green papaya with fermented fish for an authentic Laotian flavor punch. This Asian-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs green papaya, peeled and shredded, fermented fish sauce (padaek), lime juice into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups shredded green papaya, 1/2 cup blanched green beans cut into 1-inch pieces, and 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes; toss to mix.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp fermented fish sauce (padaek), 3 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp palm sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 finely chopped bird’s eye chili until sugar dissolves and dressing is balanced between sour, salty, and spicy.
  3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the papaya mixture and toss vigorously to coat all ingredients evenly, allowing the flavors to meld for 10 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro over the salad just before serving for crunch and freshness.
  5. Step 5: Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side or starter with grilled meats or sticky rice.

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