Green Papaya Salad With Basil & Peanuts |
| 2 tbsp | |
| 2 c | |
| 1 tsp | |
| 1 tbsp | |
| 1/2 c | |
| 1/4 whole | |
| 1/4 tsp | |
| 2 pinch |
Note: You will also need fish sauce and / or dried shrimp with this recipe for authentic Thai flavor.
1. Lightly trim & steam green beans
2. Julien green papaya
3. Coarsely chop fresh basil, peanuts, sugar, 1/8 tsp chili powder in a food processor. For authentic flavor, add 2 tbsp fish sauce.
4. Toss with papaya and garnish with lime juice.
Shown here with tomatoes and cucumbers.
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Active Ingredients: Raw Sugar, Basil, Red Chilis
Active Ingredients: Basil, Red Chilis, Lime
Active Ingredients: Red Chilis, Green Beans, Basil, Lime
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The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).
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MILD WAKES-YOU-UP Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.
Active Ingredients: Lime, Raw Sugar
MILD MAKES-JITTERY Active Ingredients: Peanuts, Raw Sugar
MILD DIAPHORETIC An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.
Active Ingredients: Basil, Lime
MILD IRRITATES-THROAT Creates abrasive feeling in the back of the mouth. May stimulate coughing.
Active Ingredients: Red Chilis
MILD CARDIAC-STIMULANT Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.
Active Ingredients: Basil, Red Chilis
MILD WARMS-EARS Stimulates peripheral circulation to warm extremities, including the ears.
Active Ingredients: Basil, Peanuts
STRONG TANNINS Active Ingredients: Green Papaya
MILD AROMATASE-INHIBITOR Blocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.
Active Ingredients: Red Chilis, Lime
MILD NITRIC-OXIDE Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.
Active Ingredients: Basil
MILD PHYTATES Phytates prevent absorption of nutrients. They are commonly found in all seeds, including nuts, grains, and beans. Sprouting greatly reduces phytate content, as well as long, slow cooking with vinegar.
Active Ingredients: Green Beans, Peanuts
MILD PROTEIN Active Ingredients: Green Beans, Peanuts
MILD RUTIN Rutin is a flavonoid with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Commonly used to treat conditions such as varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and high blood pressure.
Active Ingredients: Lime
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