What are the benefits of green papaya curry?

Green papaya curry offers a healthy and nutritious option, rich in vitamins and flavors.

Why is green papaya so expensive?

Factors such as demand, seasonality, and region can influence the pricing of green papayas.

What does green papaya taste like?

Green papaya has a crunchy texture and hardly any flavor, making it an excellent ingredient that can take on many flavors of different dishes.

Is cooked green papaya good for you?

Yes, it is. Cooked green papaya retains its nutritional value and adds a unique flavor to dishes.

Easy Thai Green Papaya Curry with Shrimp

Name: Easy Thai Green Papaya Curry with Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2-10 Thai dried chilis, long chilis, or bird’s eye chilis; Krachai 1 once, chopped small; 1.5 ounces shallot, chopped small; 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 teaspoon Shrimp paste; 10 ounces large shrimp, 3 for the paste and the rest left whole for the curry; 5 cups water or low salt stock; 2 cups green papaya shredded large about 2-inch pieces each; 1.5 cup nappa cabbage; 2.5 tablespoon fish sauce; 1/3 cup tamarind juice; 2 teaspoon sugar

Description

This Thai green papaya curry with shrimp is a childhood favorite. It's a simple Thai dish with crunchy textures and a mild flavor made with green papaya, succulent shrimp, and homemade Gaeng Som curry paste!

Ingredients

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The paste:

2-10 Thai dried chilis, long chilis, or bird’s eye chilis
Krachai 1 once, chopped small
1.5 ounces shallot, chopped small
1 teaspoon Salt
2 teaspoon Shrimp paste
10 ounces large shrimp, 3 for the paste and the rest left whole for the curry

For the curry:

5 cups water or low salt stock
2 cups green papaya shredded large about 2-inch pieces each
1.5 cup nappa cabbage
2.5 tablespoon fish sauce
1/3 cup tamarind juice
2 teaspoon sugar

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Instructions

Peel and shred the unripe papaya using a sharp knife. Chop the papaya into small pieces, around 2-inch pieces. Set aside.
Remove the seeds from the dried peppers and soak the chilis in hot water for 5-10 minutes.
Make the curry paste in a small food processor by combining dried chilis, Krachai, shallot, shrimp paste, 3 raw shrimp, and 2 tablespoons of water. Blitz until you have a smooth paste.
Combine the paste and cold water in a soup pot, bringing it to a gentle boil.
Add the chopped papaya and cook until fork tender, about 7-8 minutes.
Add the chopped Napa cabbage, whole shrimp, fish sauce, sugar, and salt. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Stir in tamarind juice last, taste-test the curry, and adjust the balance with more fish sauce, tamarind pulp, or sugar if needed. Done!

Pro Tip: Enjoy this Thai green papaya curry with cooked jasmine rice for an extra flavor.

Notes

Without coconut milk, this curry leans towards a soup-like consistency, offering a tangy twist similar to the famous Thai Tom Yum flavors.
Fish, scallops, or lobster can be an excellent substitution for shrimp.
Make sure the green papaya is cooked until tender to maximize flavor.
Make extra paste for other dishes, soups, stir-fries, or curries.
You can also freeze the paste for other uses at a later time.
Know that the less red chilis you use, the more precise the broth is. So the more peppers you use, the spicer it is.

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 10
Category: soup
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: Thai