Lunch: Green Papaya Salad with Prawn and Pork: Goi Du Du Tom Thit

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Nuts, Basil

Health benefits of Green Papaya Salad with Prawn and Pork: Goi Du Du Tom Thit

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

Dipping fish sauce
3 tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
4 ounces or 1/2 cup water
2 cloves garlic
1 chile, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salad
1 green papaya, peeled and finely julienned, (about 6 ounces)*
7 ounces cooked pork belly, thinly sliced
5 fresh green mint leaves, finely sliced
5 fresh Asian basil leaves, finely sliced*
5 fresh perilla leaves, finely sliced*
5 fresh coriander ( cilantro) leaves, finely sliced
7 ounces cooked medium-size tiger prawns ( shrimp), peeled, deveined and halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon fried red Asian shallots*
1 tablespoon crushed roasted peanuts
1/2 teaspoon fried garlic chips
1 chile, sliced
*Can be found at specialty Asian markets.
Cook's Note: Submerge the julienne green papaya in cold water for 4 minutes, then
drain. This keeps the crisp texture of the green papaya.

Instructions

To make the dipping fish sauce: Combine the fish sauce, vinegar, sugar, and water in a saucepan and place on medium heat. Stir well and cook until just before boiling point is reached, then allow to cool. To serve, finely chop the garlic and chile and stir through with the lime juice.
For the salad: In a large bowl combine the green papaya, pork belly, sliced mint, sliced basil, sliced perilla leaves, sliced cilantro, and dipping fish sauce and mix well.
Turn the salad out onto a serving platter and arrange the prawns on top of the green
papaya salad.
Garnish with fried Asian shallots, peanuts, garlic chips, and sliced chile.