Laotian Fermented Fish and Green Papaya Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

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A zesty green papaya salad featuring the pungent depth of fermented fish sauce, balanced with fresh herbs and crunchy peanuts for texture. This Asian-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs green papaya, fermented fish sauce (pa daek), 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: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups, julienned green papaya
1 tbsp fermented fish sauce (pa daek)
3 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp, grated palm sugar
2, minced garlic cloves
2, finely chopped bird’s eye chilies
1/2 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup, cut into 1-inch pieces green beans
1/4 cup, roughly chopped roasted peanuts
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup, torn fresh mint leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 tbsp fermented fish sauce, 3 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp grated palm sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 finely chopped bird’s eye chilies. Stir until sugar dissolves to create a tart and savory dressing.
Step 2: Add 2 cups julienned green papaya, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 cup green beans cut into 1-inch pieces to the dressing. Toss vigorously for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the papaya to soften slightly.
Step 3: Sprinkle 1/4 cup roughly chopped roasted peanuts, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 1/4 cup torn fresh mint leaves over the top. Gently toss again just to combine and release fresh herbal aromas.
Step 4: Serve immediately as a refreshing side salad or appetizer with grilled meats or sticky rice.