Vietnamese Prawn & Green Papaya Salad

Name: Vietnamese Prawn & Green Papaya Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 small green papaya*, peeled; 200g (7 oz) cooked small prawns, peeled, deveined; ¼ cup mint leaves; ¼ cup Vietnamese mint leaves*; ¼ cup Thai basil leaves, plus extra to serve; 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, finely chopped; 2 tbsp fried shallots; 1 long red chilli, finely chopped; Nuoc cham dressing:; 3 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp white vinegar; 3 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 long red chilli, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

10m

Total Time

20m

This refreshing Vietnamese Prawn & Green Papaya Salad combines cooked small prawns with shredded green papaya, fresh herbs, roasted peanuts, and a zesty nuoc cham dressing. The result is a light and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. Garnish with extra Thai basil leaves for an extra pop of flavor.