Green Papaya Salad
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ½ lb shrimp, shelled and deveined
- ¼ lb pork loin
- 1 lb green papaya, julienned (about 5 cups)
- 1 cup carrot, julienned
- ½ cup mint leaves, chopped
- ½ cup basil leaves, chopped
- 3 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed
- 1 cup nuoc mam (Vietnamese dipping sauce, see recipe)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized pan, add enough water to cover the bottom of the pan. Cook the shrimp in simmering water for about 2 minutes, or until done. Remove shrimp from pan, drain, and set aside.
- In a medium-sized pan, heat water (enough to cover the bottom of the pan) over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until done, about 15-20 minutes. Remove pork from pan, drain, and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together papaya and carrots.
- Place the mint and basil on the papaya and carrot mixture.
- Place the shrimp, pork, cilantro and roasted peanuts on top of the salad.
- Serve with nuoc mam dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Green Papaya Salad
Serving Size
2 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
99
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
45.52
mg
15
%
Sodium
460
mg
20
%
Potassium
278
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.