Very Spicy Papaya Salad

Allergens · Shellfish Seafood Peanuts Citrus Allium Nightshade

Thai Chili · Pok Pok Build

For the Guest

"Green papaya pounded in a traditional Thai pok pok with peanuts, dried shrimp, tamarind, Thai chili, lime, tomato, garlic, and long beans. Bright, funky, crunchy, and very spicy."

Flavor Profile

What to listen for

Very Spicy Tamarind Tang Lime Crunchy Papaya Dried Shrimp Umami Garlic Peanut Crunch

Dietary Notes

Gluten Free Dairy Free Soybean Free Egg Free Optional Peanut Free Not Vegan

Know the Dish

Why this salad works

Shredded green papaya stays crisp while the pok pok method bruises garlic, Thai chili, long beans, tomato, lime, tamarind, and dried shrimp into one punchy dressing. Peanuts finish it with crunch and richness.

Great for heat lovers, guests who want a traditional Thai salad, and anyone asking for something bright, crunchy, tart, and intense.

Guest Navigation

Spice level: very hot as written and cannot be made mild.
Shellfish: dried shrimp is built into the salad.
Seafood: fish sauce is part of the dressing.
Peanuts: can be omitted or served on the side.

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Spice level cannot be adjusted. Thai chili is pounded into the base, so the heat is fully integrated. Flag this clearly for guests who are sensitive to spice.

Plate Build

Green papaya - shredded underripe papaya, crisp and neutral
Garlic + Thai chili - pounded first to build heat and aromatics
Long beans + tomato - bruised into the salad for crunch and juice
Lime + tamarind - bright sour backbone
Dried shrimp + fish sauce - salty, funky umami base
Peanuts - toasted and chopped garnish on top

Prep Notes

Pok pok: pound garlic and chili first, then long beans and tomato
Dressing: tamarind, fish sauce, palm sugar, and lime
Finish: add papaya, dried shrimp, and dressing; pound and toss
Garnish: top with toasted chopped peanuts unless modified
Service: remind guests this is the spiciest salad on the menu

Allergens: shellfish, seafood, peanuts, citrus, allium, and nightshade.

Approved Modifications

No ·

Peanuts

Spice level cannot be reduced

On the Side ·

Peanuts

No vegan or vegetarian version. Dried shrimp and fish sauce are built into the salad.

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