Vegan green papaya salad

Ingredients

1. 3 cups of shredded green papaya soaked in cold water

2. 1 Thai green chili

3. 2 cloves of garlic

4. 2 tablespoons of roasted peanuts

5. 1 tablespoon Kecap Manis (an aromatic, sweet, and thick Indonesian soy sauce)

6. 1 tablespoon of soy sauce

7. 1 tablespoon of tamarind sauce

8. 1 teaspoon of coconut sugar

9. 1 teaspoon of agave

10. 1 tablespoon of lime juice

11. ½ teaspoon lime zest

12. 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes

Directions:

• Drain the papaya of all the water and set it aside in a large bowl.

• In a mortar and pestle, grind the garlic, chili, and 1 tablespoon of roasted peanuts.

• At this point, add the soy sauce, kecap manis, coconut sugar, lime juice, and lime zest.

• Add this to the papaya, add the cherry tomatoes, and toss the entire mixture to evenly coat the papaya strips and tomatoes.

• Sprinkle the remaining peanuts on top of the salad.

• Serve as a side dish or with some steamed rice.

  
  This dish is refreshing and clean, with sweet and sour notes, and packs a punch. As always, I wish that you keep your health and nutrition in center focus and live long and strong!