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Green Papaya Salad with Spicy Grilled Shrimp
Copyright, 1999, Ming Tsai, All Rights Reserved
Show:  East Meets West With Ming Tsai
Episode:  Soups and Salads
SOUPS AND SALADS

Juice of 3 limes
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup peanut oil
2 fresh Thai bird chiles, minced with seeds
4 scallions, sliced 1/8-inch, white and green separated
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
4 cups green papaya julienne (2 papayas) peeled and seeded
Salt and black pepper to taste

In a large bowl, mix the juice, fish sauce and sugar. Whisk in the oil and season. Add the chiles, scallion whites and peanuts. Toss in the papaya and check for seasoning. Let stand 20 minutes before serving.

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP:
12 large shrimp, peeled and de-veined, tail on
1 tablespoon sambal oelek
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup canola oil
Salt and black pepper to taste

Mix everything together and let marinate for 15 minutes. Season shrimp and place on a hot, oiled grill. Turn frequently and cook for about 8 minutes. PLATING Place a small mound of salad and top with 3 shrimp. Garnish with sliced scallion greens.
Wine Suggestion: DVX Champagne 1994 by Mumm Cuvee Napa

Other Recipes from this Episode
Creamless Fresh Pea Soup with Truffled Snow Pea Salad
Warm Corn and Shiitake Frisee Salad

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings for each recipe

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