Green Papaya Salad in Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 1 cup bean sprouts 
• 6 servings boston lettuce leaves for serving
• 1 tablespoon chili sauce red such as srirachi hot chili sauce
• 1 medium cucumber julienned peeled seeded
• 0.3 cup fish sauce such as nam pla or nuoc nam
• 6 servings cilantro leaves fresh for garnish
• 2 teaspoons ginger fresh minced
• 1 large papaya green julienned peeled
• 1  juice of lime juiced
• 6 servings kosher salt 
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred 
• 1 small chile red sliced thin
• 1  onion red sliced thin
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 
• 1 teaspoon soya sauce 
• 1 teaspoon sugar 

Equipment

• bowl

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. For the dressing: In a small bowl add all ingredients and mix well. Set aside for about 1/2 hour to allow the flavors to develop. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
3. Combine papaya, bean sprouts, cucumber, onion, and red chile in a large bowl.
4. Pour over the dressing and mix well. Mound onto a platter, garnish with cilantro leaves, and surround with butter lettuce leaves.