Bok Lahong
 
 
Cambodian spicy papaya salad
Ingredients
  • 1 green (unripened) papaya, shredded
  • 1 cup chopped green beans
  • 1 tomato, cut in thin wedges
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 small green chillies
  • Juice from 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon raw brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon shrimp or anchovy paste
  • 2 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts
  • Chopped coriander for garnishing
Instructions
  1. In a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic, chillies, paste and raw brown sugar, slowly adding the fish sauce and lime juice, until you have a lovely, smooth salad dressing.
  2. In a bowl, mix the papaya, green beans and tomatoes, add the dressing and gently toss.
  3. Sprinkle with roasted peanuts and coriander. This salad is a great accompaniment to roast chicken or fish.
Recipe by Tropicsgourmet at https://tropicsgourmet.com/sweet-sour-spicy-delectable-secrets-of-ancient-khmer-culture/