Du Du Tom (green papaya salad)
Mike Yakura
Ozumo, San Francisco
Ingredients
2 cups green papaya, shredded
1 cup carrots, shredded
1/4 cup red onion, shaved
2 tbsp. mint, chopped
1 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
12 ea. prawns, poached and split in half
1/2 cup nuoc mam (recipe follows)
Nuoc Mam
2 cups fish sauce
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon chili paste
Directions
Put everything into a bowl, and toss well. Plate and enjoy!
Nuoc Mam
Put all ingredients in a bowl. Mix and use liberally over salad.