Green Papaya Salad

• 1 fresh red Thai chile, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 pounds green (unripe) papaya, peeled and seeded
• 12 sprigs fresh Vietnamese coriander, leaves and stems separated and stems coarsely chopped, plus 1 sprig for garnish

1. Make the dressing: Stir together chile, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and 3 tablespoons water in a medium bowl.
2. Make the salad: Thickly shred papaya with a mandoline or box grater.
3. Transfer to a large bowl.
4. Stir in coriander leaves and chopped stems.
5. To serve, drizzle salad with dressing, and toss to combine.
6. Garnish with a sprig of coriander.

fresh red thai chile, fish sauce, sugar, lime, green, fresh vietnamese coriander

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/green-papaya-salad-392429 (may not work)