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Luang Prabang Papaya Salad
Luang Prabang papaya salad is a delightful twist on the traditional Lao papaya salad that many have come to love. Hailing from Laos' cultural and culinary capital, this variation features wide strands of unripe papaya that bear a striking resemblance to fettuccine noodles. This unique presentation sets it apart and adds an appealing texture to the dish.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 palm sugar half
- 15 whole green bird eye chili peppers
- ¼ tsp crab paste
- 1/2 tsp shrimp paste
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp padaek
- ½ tsp msg
- 2 cups unripe papaya, cut into thin strands
- 14 yellow tomatoes
- 2 tbsp whole salted crab
- 1 lime
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the papaya: peel, wash, and cut into long thin strands, then set aside.
- 2
In a mortar and pestle, add garlic, sugar, peppers, then smash.
- 3
Add the crab paste and shrimp paste and mix well.
- 4
Add the tamarind, fish sauce, padaek, msg and mix.
- 5
Add papaya shreds, tomatoes, whole salted crab, lime juice, and mix well.
- 6
Taste and adjust to your liking.