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Green Papaya Salad with Beef Jerky

A crunchy Vietnamese street food salad pairing shredded green papaya with savory beef jerky and aromatic herbs in a tart dressing.

15 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups green papaya, shredded
  • 4 oz beef jerky, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Thai basil, chopped
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Thai chili, minced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 minced Thai chili together in a small bowl until sugar dissolves completely.

  2. 2

    Toss 4 cups shredded green papaya with the dressing in a large bowl to coat evenly.

  3. 3

    Top salad with 4 oz shredded beef jerky and 1/2 cup chopped Thai basil just before serving.

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Questions

What can I use instead of Thai basil in Green Papaya Salad with Beef Jerky?

The entry for Green Papaya Salad with Beef Jerky calls for 1/2 cup Thai basil, chopped. In its place: Italian basil with a few mint leaves comes close. Add it off the heat.

Is Green Papaya Salad with Beef Jerky spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Green Papaya Salad with Beef Jerky comes from 1 Thai chili, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Green Papaya Salad with Beef Jerky gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Green Papaya Salad with Beef Jerky is 3 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Green Papaya Salad with Beef Jerky contain soy?

Yes: 3 tbsp soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Green Papaya Salad with Beef Jerky?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 14 g of protein in about 180 calories, alongside 26 g carbohydrate and 2 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein salad collection.

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