Low FODMAP Thai Green Papaya Salad

Total time25 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time0 min

4.9

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the salad

1 medium green (unripe) papaya, about 1 ½ lb
6 oz green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
Ingredient note
A serving of up to about 2/3 cup of green beans is low in FODMAPs. This recipe contains only about 1/2 cup per serving, making it likely Low FODMAP. If you prefer to always avoid green beans, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Ingredient note
A serving of up to about 1/4 cup of cherry tomato is low in FODMAPs. This recipe works out to right about that much per serving, so it is likely Low FODMAP, though it does not leave room for a second helping. If you prefer to always avoid cherry tomato, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
3 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
Ingredient note
The green parts of scallions are low in FODMAPs. Avoid the white bulb which is higher in FODMAPs.
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
⅓ cup dry-roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

For the dressing

3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp honey
Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Maple syrup is a little thinner and less sticky than honey.
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Chef's tip
Swap it in for an equal amount of the oil or butter the recipe cooks with - do not add it on top of the existing fat.
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
½ tsp turmeric
1–2 thai chiles or ½ tsp red pepper flakes, to taste

For serving

lime wedges, for serving (optional)
extra dry-roasted peanuts, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Shred the peeled, seeded papaya using the large holes of a box grater or a julienne peeler to produce long, thin strands. You should have about 4 cups of shredded papaya. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
2
If you have a mortar and pestle, lightly pound the green beans in batches — 4 to 5 firm strikes each — until they are slightly bruised and split but still hold their shape. If you don't have a mortar, place the beans in a zip-top bag and roll firmly with a rolling pin. Add the bruised beans to the bowl with the papaya.

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