Description
The following ingredients are needed to make Bangkok Street Food-Style Green Papaya Soup:
Ingredients
- 2 cups green papaya, peeled and grated
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised
- 4 lime leaves
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon palm sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu, diced
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the broth, lemongrass, lime leaves, ginger, fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, and white pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- While the broth is simmering, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the grated green papaya to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot, discarding the solids. Add the cooked green papaya, diced protein, and chopped cilantro to the pot. Season with salt to taste.
- Simmer the soup over medium-low heat for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the flavors have melded together and the soup has reached the desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped scallions and a sprinkle of cilantro.
Notes
For an authentic Bangkok street food experience, serve the green papaya soup with a variety of toppings such as diced chilies, crispy fried shallots, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Adjust the level of spiciness to your liking by adding more or less chili peppers. You can also customize the protein to your preference by using chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 201
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 33
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 3