Green Papaya Salad

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp

  oil

• 1

  clove garlic, sliced and cut into slivers

• 1 c

  shredded green papaya*

  
  

• 1

  medium carrot, shredded

• 1

  green onion, cut into small pieces

• 1 c

  sliced green beans

• 1/2 c

  shredded cooked chicken, cold sliced pork, or cooked shrimp (optional)

• 1/3 c

  Chile-Lime Dressing (see below)

• 2

  cloves garlic

  
  

• 2

  small fresh chiles, preferably red, stem, seeds, and ribs removed

  
  

• 2 tbsp

  fish sauce

• 4

  packets of True Lime

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• 3 tbsp

  sugar, to taste

• 1/2 c

  hot water

  
  

Directions

1. For the dressing: Chop the garlic and chillies finely. Combine in a bowl with the remaining ingredients, stir to dissolve the sugar, and adjust the flavors to taste. Set aside to cool slightly. For the salad:
2. In a small pan, combine the oil and garlic and cook over low heat until the garlic just begins to brown. Remove from the heat.
3. Combine the papaya, carrot, green onion, green beans, and optional meat with about 1/3 cup of the dressing. Add the garlic and oil and mix well. Let stand for about 15 minutes for best flavor.
4. Arrange on a plate, and garnish with mint and peanuts to serve.