Prep&Plate Volume 28
Thai Mini-Series: Green Papaya Salad with Falafel
Welcome back to our Prep&Plate series, where we give you the tools to get busy in the kitchen this weekend, or meal prep for the week ahead! Get ready to transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Thailand with our Thai-inspired green papaya salad topped with crispy falafel. This refreshing and tangy salad is the perfect combination of textures and flavors.
Ingredients:
1 package of Infused Mediterranean Foods falafel
1 green papaya, shredded
1 carrot, shredded
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce (or vegan alternative)
2 tablespoons palm sugar (or brown sugar)
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 Thai chilies, minced (adjust to your desired level of heat)
Handful of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Handful of roasted peanuts, crushed
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine the shredded green papaya, carrot, and cherry tomatoes.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, minced garlic, and minced Thai chilies until the sugar is dissolved.
Pour the dressing over the papaya mixture and toss to coat everything evenly.
Cook the falafel according to the package instructions until crispy and golden brown.
Break the falafel into smaller pieces and sprinkle them over the salad.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and crushed roasted peanuts.
Give it a gentle toss to combine all the ingredients.
Serve the Thai green papaya salad with falafel as a refreshing and light meal.
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Thai-inspired green papaya salad with falafel. It's a perfect dish to brighten up your weekend or add a touch of exoticism to your weekday meal-prep routine.
Make sure you tune in next week for our next mini-series exploration into the world of Thai cuisine, hummus and falafel! Also be sure to tag us with your recommendations for new mini-series posts, and your own photos and recipes at @infusedmediterraneanfoods