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Gordon Ramsay Green Papaya Salad Recipe

Gordon Ramsay Green Papaya Salad
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Gordon Ramsay’s Green Papaya Salad is a Thai-inspired dish that combines shredded unripe papaya with chili, lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, peanuts, and fresh herbs. The result is a delicious balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, making it a refreshing and addictive salad.

Ingredients

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  • For the salad:

    • 2 cups shredded green papaya
    • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
    • ¼ cup green beans, cut into small pieces
    • 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed
    • 1 small carrot, julienned (optional)
    • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
    • 2 tbsp fresh Thai basil (optional)

  • For the dressing:

    • 2 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegetarian option)
    • 1 tbsp lime juice
    • 1 tbsp palm sugar (or brown sugar)
    • 1 tsp rice vinegar
    • 1–2 Thai bird’s eye chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tbsp tamarind paste (optional, for extra tang)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the papaya – Peel and shred the green papaya using a julienne peeler or grater.
  2. Make the dressing – In a small bowl, mix fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, rice vinegar, chilies, garlic, and tamarind paste. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Toss the vegetables – In a large bowl, combine shredded papaya, cherry tomatoes, green beans, and carrots.
  4. Mix in the dressing – Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.
  5. Add peanuts and herbs – Sprinkle crushed peanuts, cilantro, and Thai basil on top.
  6. Serve fresh – Enjoy immediately as a side dish or a light, refreshing meal.

Find it online: https://gordonramsayeats.com/gordon-ramsay-green-papaya-salad/