Thai Dried Shrimp Papaya Salad: Easy & Delicious Recipe

Dried shrimp papaya salad is a famous street food from Thailand, attracting many people with its sour, sweet, and refreshing flavors. This dish is not only delicious but also very easy to make, suitable for busy family meals or when you want to try something new. Let’s explore how to make dried shrimp papaya salad to add to your menu.

Before you start, learn more about Shrimp and Carrot Salad, another delicious and easy-to-make shrimp salad.

Ingredients

To make dried shrimp papaya salad, you will need the following ingredients:

• Papaya: 1 small unripe papaya (or pre-shredded papaya)
• Dried shrimp: 100g
• Tamarind pulp
• Coriander and mint: a small bunch
• Roasted sesame seeds
• Seasonings: fish sauce, salt, sugar, garlic, chili…

Ingredients for dried shrimp papaya salad

How to Make Dried Shrimp Papaya Salad

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

• Dried Shrimp: Soak dried shrimp in warm water for about 10 minutes to soften, then drain well.

Soaking dried shrimp in warm water

• Tamarind: Soak tamarind in water, then strain to extract the pulp and discard the seeds.
• Coriander and Mint: Wash thoroughly, drain, and finely chop. Slice chili into thin rounds.
• Papaya: Wash, peel, shred, then soak the papaya in ice-cold water to make it crisp. Soak for about 15 minutes, then drain well. If using pre-shredded papaya, wash and soak in salt water to clean.

Shredded papaya soaking in ice-cold water

Step 2: Prepare Dried Shrimp and Sauce

• Dried Shrimp: After softening, pound the dried shrimp with a few garlic cloves until finely minced, then dry-roast in a pan until crispy.

Pounding dried shrimp with garlic

• Tamarind Sauce: Add tamarind pulp to a pan, add sugar and fish sauce to taste, bring to a boil, then let it cool completely.

Sour and sweet tamarind sauce

Step 3: Mix the Salad

• When ready to serve, combine papaya, dried shrimp, coriander, mint, and chili. Drizzle with tamarind sauce, then adjust the sweet and savory balance to your liking. Mix just before serving, as mixing too early will make the salad watery and less flavorful.

Mixing dried shrimp and papaya salad

Step 4: Plate and Serve

• Finally, plate the salad, sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds, and invite everyone to enjoy.

Finished dried shrimp papaya salad

This dish is simple, quick, and delicious, perfect for busy mealtimes or when the family is tired of their usual meals. Its refreshing sour and sweet flavors are excellent for stimulating the appetite.

If you want to try another shrimp salad, check out how to make shrimp and pork salad to diversify your menu.

Conclusion

Dried shrimp papaya salad is a simple yet incredibly appealing dish, bringing a unique Thai flavor to your family meals. Try making this dish to add variety to your daily meals. Don’t forget to share this recipe with friends and family to enjoy together!

If you love shrimp salads, explore how to make shrimp and lotus root salad for more delicious meal options.

We wish you success and a delightful meal with this dried shrimp papaya salad!