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Lao Green Papaya Salad (Tam Som) Serving Size: 4 2 1/2 c Shredded green papaya 4 md Red and green serrano chilies (or to taste) 2 lg Cloves garlic, skinned 1 c Green or string beans, cut 1" pieces 6 Cherry tomatoes, cut each in half 2 ts Ground peanuts (optional) 2 tbs Small dried shrimps Cabbage and Iceberg lettuce leaves --Dressing-- 5 tbs Lime juice 3 tbs Fish sauce 3 tbs Sugar 4 tbs Finely ground dried shrimps Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Using a mortar and pestle, pound chilies and garlic to coarse texture. Add papaya, green beans, tomatoes and pound 1-2 minutes longer, mixing with a spoon while pounding. Add dried shrimps, peanuts, dressing and mix well. Serve immediately with cabbage and lettuce leaves. Goes well with barbequed chicken wings and steamed sticky rice. Makes about 4-1/2 cups of salad, about 4 servings. copyright 20012 galanga.com