Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
If you want to change the taste for your family or on gathering days, then the mixed salad will be a great suggestion. Today, TasteVN will introduce you to a simple yet delicious and appealing recipe for green papaya salad with dried beef. Let’s get cooking right away!
Ingredients for Green Papaya Salad with Dried Beef Serves 4
Papaya 1/2 fruit Carrot 1 piece Dried beef 100 gr Peanuts 20 gr Onion 1/2 piece Chili 2 pieces Lime 2 pieces Vietnamese coriander 5 sprigs Mint 5 sprigs Purple onion 3 pieces Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Sugar 3 tablespoons
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose delicious, crunchy papaya
- You should choose papayas that have a bright green skin with a few yellow spots, firm and shiny, and when pressed, they should have a moderate firmness as this type of papaya is very suitable for making salads due to its fresh crunchiness.
- Choose papayas that are of moderate size, not too large, elongated in shape, feel heavy in hand, and have a light, natural fragrance.
- Avoid choosing papayas that feel soft and mushy when pressed, show signs of wilting, and are no longer fresh due to being stored for a long time, as these will diminish the flavor of the dish when cooked.
How to choose fresh carrots
- You should choose carrots that are bright orange, of moderate size, not too large, with smooth skin, and feel firm in hand, not mushy.
- Avoid choosing carrots that are misshapen, have cracked skin, and show signs of bruising or wilting, as these are carrots that have been stored for a long time, no longer fresh, and when cooked will not ensure the flavor of the dish.
How to prepare Papaya Salad with Dried Beef
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the papaya and carrot, wash them thoroughly, let them drain, then use a peeler to shred them and soak in a bowl of ice water for about 10 minutes, then drain again.
Tip:
- To reduce the sap from the papaya, before peeling, make a few cuts on the surface of the papaya. When peeling, do it in a bowl of diluted saltwater to prevent the sap from sticking to your hands.
- To keep the papaya and carrot crunchy and delicious, remember to soak them in the bowl of ice water after shredding!
Peel the onion and cut it into thin rounds. Remove the stems from the chili, wash them well, then deseed and slice them into strips.
Pick out any damaged leaves from the Vietnamese coriander and pennywort, then wash them thoroughly and chop them finely. Peel the shallots and slice them thinly. Cut the lemon into wedges and squeeze to extract the juice.
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Prepare the dipping sauce
Put into a bowl 3 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, stir well and adjust the seasoning to taste, and you’ve completed the dipping sauce.
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Roast peanuts and fry onions
Place a pan on the stove over medium heat, wait for the pan to heat up, then add peanuts and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, stirring constantly for about 3 – 5 minutes until the peanuts are golden and fragrant, then turn off the heat, let cool, and shell them.
Use the same pan you just roasted the peanuts in, clean it, then place it back on the stove, turn on medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up, then add the shallots and fry until golden and fragrant before turning off the heat.
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Make papaya salad
You put papaya, carrot into a bowl, add Vietnamese coriander, mint, fried onions, onions, dried beef, roasted peanuts, sliced chili, and add fish sauce, mix well and you can enjoy it!
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Final product
The plate of papaya salad with dried beef is completed with very eye-catching and appealing colors, crispy sweet papaya, and carrot soaked in the right amount of fish sauce, along with the creamy taste of peanuts, the aroma of fried onions, and the chewy dried beef making it very delicious. Show off your cooking skills and treat the whole family now!
So just with a few simple steps, you have completed the delicious, attractive, and simple dish of dried beef papaya salad at home. TasteVN wishes you success and cozy moments with your family!
