Green Papaya Salad in Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

THE DRESSING:

• 1/2 cup peanut oil
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 lime, juiced

• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon red chili sauce, such as Srirachi Hot Chili Sauce
• Kosher salt

THE SALAD:

• 1 large green papaya, peeled and julienned, see note
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and julienned
• 1 red onion, sliced thin

• 1 small red chile, sliced thin
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
• Butter lettuce leaves, for serving

Directions

For the dressing: In a small bowl add all ingredients and mix well. Set aside for about 1/2 hour to allow the flavors to develop. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

For the salad: Combine papaya, bean sprouts, cucumber, onion, and red chile in a large bowl. Pour over the dressing and mix well. Mound onto a platter, garnish with cilantro leaves, and surround with butter lettuce leaves.