Raw Papaya Salad

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Salads

This is a delicious quick and instant raw papaya salad that has a dressing and topped with a tempering that is filled with deliciousness!

Perfect starter or side to an asian meal!

The Recipe
Serves

Ingredients

2 raw papayas, thick grated
¼ cup toasted peanuts, chopped
few torn thai basil leaves
Dressing:
3 tbsp soya sauce
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 ½ tsp salt
Tempering:
1 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tsp mustard seeds
2 dry red chili, broken up
3 tbsp sesame seeds
10-15 curry leaves (kadi patta)

Instructions

Whisk the dressing together and set aside
Grate the papaya and toss with the dressing and basil
Do the tempering on medium heat, starting with oil and mustard seeds with red chili
Once the mustard seeds sizzle, add the curry leaves and sesame seeds
Allow the leaves to crisp up and sesame seeds turn red
Set the tempering aside for a few minutes to cool down
The pour over the salad and stir well
Taste for balance of sour, sweet and spice
Add the toasted peanuts
Refrigerate until ready to serve

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