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Yield: 8 portions
This salad epitomizes
the Vietnamese love of contrasting flavors and textures.
The tartness of the dressing brings out the smoky,
salty flavors of the shrimp and the peanuts add
crunch and nuttiness. If you can’t find green
papaya, substitute with white cabbage.
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Ingredients
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Amount
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For the Dressing:
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| Garlic,
minced |
1 tsp. |
| Thai
bird chili (or ½ Serrano), chopped |
2-3
ea. |
| Sugar
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4 tsp. |
| Fish
sauce |
2 Tbsp. |
| Fresh
lime juice |
2 Tbsp. |
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| For
the Shrimp: |
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| Sugar
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1 tsp. |
| Minced
lemongrass |
1 ½
Tbsp. |
| Minced
shallots |
1 tsp. |
| Thai
bird chilies, minced |
2 ea. |
| Fish
sauce |
2 tsp. |
| Peanut
oil |
1
Tbsp. |
| Medium-size
raw shrimp (21-25 count), shelled and deveined |
2/3
lb. |
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| For the Salad |
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Medium
green papaya, peeled, seeded and shredded into
thin, long strands
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1
ea. |
| Thai basil leaves,
cut in thirds |
2/3 cup |
| Coarsely chopped
roasted peanuts |
¼ cup |
| Fried shallots |
¼ cup |
| Cilantro |
8 sprigs |
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1. For the dressing: combine
the garlic, chilies, 4 teaspoons sugar, fish
sauce, and lime juice in a small bowl and
set aside.
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For the Marinade: place 1 teaspoon sugar, lemongrass,
shallots, chilies, fish sauce and oil in a medium-size
bowl and mix well. Add the shrimp. Toss gently
to coat and marinate for 20 minutes. Grill or
sear the shrimp in an oiled skillet over high
heat until just done, about 2 to 3 minutes. Set
aside to cool. |
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Slightly bruise the papaya strands in a mortar
and pestle. |
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Combine the shrimp, papaya and basil. Add dressing
and toss gently to evenly coat all ingredients.
Sprinkle the peanuts into the bowl, then toss
and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with fried
shallots, cilantro and more peanuts. Serve. |
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Nutrition
Facts |
| Serving
Size: 12 oz. |
Servings
Per Recipe: 8 |
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%DV*
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| Calories:
126 |
6
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| Total
Fat: 6 grams |
9
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Saturated
Fat .7 grams
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3
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| Cholesterol:
33 mg |
11
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| Sodium:
1139 mg |
47
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| Total
Carbohydrate: 11 grams |
4
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Dietary
Fiber: 1.6 grams
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4
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Sugars:
3 grams
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| Protein:
7.5 grams |
15 |
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| Vitamin
A: 11% |
Vitamin
C: 85% |
Calcium:
5% |
Iron:
7% |
| *Percent
Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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