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Green Papaya Cha
🇻🇳 Vietnamese

Green Papaya Cha

🇻🇳 Vietnamese

Little savoury cakes of green papaya, golden outside and tender within — great hot or cold. About 22 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 7 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garlic1 small, grated
  • Eggs1, beaten
  • White Pepper1 tsp
  • Fish Sauce1 tbsp
  • Breadcrumbs80 g
  • Glass Noodles50 g
  • Green Papaya1, shredded
  • Neutral Oil3 tbsp, for frying

Optional extras

  • Mint Leaveshandful, to finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Chop or mash the green papaya finely, then mix with the breadcrumbs, egg, grated garlic and white pepper.

  2. 2

    Season generously, then shape into 8 small patties with wet hands.

  3. 3

    Chill for 15 minutes so they hold their shape in the pan.

  4. 4

    Shallow-fry in the Neutral Oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes a side until crusty and cooked through.

  5. 5

    Drain briefly and serve with yogurt, mint leaves and wedges of lime.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust the salt at the end; sauces concentrate as they reduce.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Vietnamese Green Papaya with Beef Jerky Salad (Gỏi đu đủ khô bò) Recipe · on YouTube