Lettuce 2 Leaf Coriander, Fresh 1 Sprig Papaya, Unripe 4 Oz. Pound the papaya with the garlic. With a pestle and mortar, or in a bowl, gently mix all the ingredients together, beginning with the hardest and then adding he liquids. Alternate pounding and turning with a spoon until all are thoroughly blended. Turn onto serving dish.
Green papaya is a firm fruit.
Traditionally we would pound it gently in a clay mortar to soften the fibers and blend it with the other ingredients. But this can also be achieved by mixing and squeezing it gently with a spoon in a bowl. Use a hand grate for this recipe, sliding the vegetable down the whole length in order to obtain the longest possible gratings. Vary for each ingredients. Thai cooking is never exact and should never be exact.