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Pound them together until crushed but not a smooth paste.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the garlic and chilies","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the palm sugar (1 tbsp), lime juice (2 tbsp), and fish sauce (1.5 tbsp). Stir with the pestle to dissolve the sugar.","group":"Dressing","title":"Add the palm sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dressing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the long beans (2 pieces) and cherry tomatoes (6 pieces). Bruise them lightly with the pestle to release their juices without crushing them completely.","group":"Mixing","title":"Add the long beans and cherry tomatoes","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the shredded papaya (300g), carrots (50g), and dried shrimp (10g). Toss and pound gently so the dressing is absorbed into the papaya.","group":"Mixing","title":"Add the shredded papaya, carrots, and dried shrimp","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with roasted peanuts (30g). Serve immediately while crisp.","group":"Serving","title":"Transfer to a serving plate","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the most authentic flavor, use a clay mortar and wooden pestle. If green papaya is unavailable, you can substitute with shredded green apple or cucumber, though the texture will be softer.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["salad","appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["Mortar and pestle","Vegetable shredder or grater"],"diet":["gluten_free","high_protein","low_fat"],"allergens":["peanuts","fish","shellfish"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"servings","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The dressing can be made ahead, but the papaya should be shredded and mixed just before serving to maintain crunch."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Best enjoyed fresh. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge but will release water and lose texture.","reheatingNotes":"Do not reheat. 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