As Told by King Phojanakong of Umi Nom
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups green papaya, julienned
- 1 long bean, sliced
- 5 cherry tomatoes
- 2–3 thai chili peppers
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons juiced lime
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 6 oz. medium rare skirt steak, sliced
- 2 tablespoons peanuts, crushed
Directions
Mix together papaya, long beans and tomatoes in a bowl and reserve. Crush the chilies, garlic and sugar in a mortar and pestle to form a paste. Add the lime juice and fish sauce into the paste to form dressing. Combine dressing with bowl of vegetables, mix and plate. Place steak above salad and garnish with peanuts.
Yield
One serving
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