Green Papaya Salad in Lettuce Wraps

Name: Green Papaya Salad in Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H50M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut oil; 1/4 cup fish sauce, such as nam pla or nuoc nam; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 lime, juiced; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon red chili sauce, such as Srirachi Hot Chili Sauce; Kosher salt; 1 large green papaya, peeled and julienned, see note; 1 cup bean sprouts; 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and julienned; 1 red onion, sliced thin; 1 small red chile, sliced thin; Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish; Butter lettuce leaves, for serving

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Note: If green papaya is unavailable, substitute a mixture of carrot and Granny Smith apple.

Level: Easy
Total: 50 min

Prep: 20 min
Inactive: 30 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 50 min

Prep: 20 min
Inactive: 30 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

The dressing:

1/2 cup peanut oil

1/4 cup fish sauce, such as nam pla or nuoc nam

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 lime, juiced

2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced

1 teaspoon sugar

1 tablespoon red chili sauce, such as Srirachi Hot Chili Sauce

Kosher salt

The salad:

1 large green papaya, peeled and julienned, see note

1 cup bean sprouts

1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and julienned

1 red onion, sliced thin

1 small red chile, sliced thin

Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Butter lettuce leaves, for serving

Directions

For the dressing: In a small bowl add all ingredients and mix well. Set aside for about 1/2 hour to allow the flavors to develop. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
For the salad: Combine papaya, bean sprouts, cucumber, onion, and red chile in a large bowl. Pour over the dressing and mix well. Mound onto a platter, garnish with cilantro leaves, and surround with butter lettuce leaves.