In a small saucepan of boiling salted water cook shrimp 45 seconds to 1 minute, or until cooked through. In a colander drain shrimp and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Halve shrimp horizontally and de-vein.
In a food processor, coarsley chop the garlic, chili peppers, and green beans.
Mix in the papaya, and process into small chunks.
Mix in the tomato, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Process the mixture until soft and slightly chunky. Transfer to a medium bowl.
Add shrimp. Stir in peanuts if adding them.
Cover and refrigerate until serving. Bring salad to room temperature before serving.
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