Gỏi Đu Đủ Khô Bò – Green Papaya and Beef Jerky Salad

Gỏi Đu Đủ Khô Bò – Green Papaya and Beef Jerky Salad- Vietnam

A vibrant Vietnamese salad combining crisp green papaya, aromatic Thai basil, and savory beef jerky, dressed in a sweet-savory, slightly spicy sauce. Crunchy peanuts add texture, while the balanced flavors of sweet, salty, and tangy make this salad a refreshing and addictive street food favorite.

Ingredients:

For the Dressing:

• ¼ cup (60ml) soy sauce
• ¼ cup (60ml) granulated sugar
• ¼ cup (60ml) water
• 1 tbsp (14.8ml) rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp (29.6ml) hoisin sauce
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 2 red Thai chilis, seeded and diced

For the Salad:

• 1 unripe papaya, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
• 2 cups (480ml) packed Thai basil leaves
• 2 cups (480ml) Vietnamese beef jerky, cut into thin matchsticks
• 1 cup (240ml) roasted peanuts, chopped

Method:

Add all the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together to dissolve the sugar.

Toss together the papaya, Thai basil, and Vietnamese beef jerky in a large bowl. Add as much dressing as desired (you may have leftover dressing) and toss to combine.

Top with chopped peanuts and serve.