Green Papaya Salad with Spicy Grilled Shrimp

Copyright 1999, Ming Tsai, All Rights Reserved

Ingredients:

Juice of 3 limes
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup peanut oil
2 fresh Thai bird chiles, minced with seeds
4 scallions, sliced 1/8-inch, white and green separated
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
4 cups green papaya julienne (2 papayas) peeled and seeded
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix juice, fish sauce and sugar.
   
2. Whisk in oil and season.
   
3. Add chiles, scallion whites and peanuts.
   
4. Toss in papaya and check for seasoning. Let stand 20 minutes before serving.

Spicy Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients:

12 large shrimp, peeled and de-veined, tail on
1 tablespoon sambal oelek
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup canola oil
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Mix everything together and let marinate for 15 minutes.
   
2. Season shrimp and place on a hot, oiled grill. Turn frequently and cook for about 8 minutes.

To plate: Place a small mound of salad and top with three shrimp. Garnish with sliced scallion greens.