Teresa's Recipes
Bi Xanh Tron Thit Heo (Green Papaya Salad with Pork)
Bi Xanh Tron Thit Heo is a vibrant, refreshing Vietnamese salad that combines the crunch of green papaya and carrots, with tender slices of pork tenderloin, a flourish of herbs, and a tangy dressing. This salad is a culinary journey to the heart of Vietnam, where it originated from the street food culture of Hanoi. Made with a perfect balance of sweet, sour, spicy, and salty flavors, it captures the essence of Vietnamese cuisine.
Ingredients
- 1, minced Thai chili
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1/4 cup, crushed Roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup, chopped Cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup, chopped Mint leaves
- 1 cup, julienned Carrots
- 1/2 pound, thinly sliced Pork tenderloin
- 2 cups, shredded Green papaya
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 18g
- Protein: 17g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Sugar: 8g
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the shredded green papaya, julienned carrots, chopped mint leaves, and chopped cilantro leaves. Mix them together.
- To make the dressing, in a separate bowl, combine the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and minced Thai chili. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- In a pan over medium heat, add the sliced pork tenderloin. Cook until it's no longer pink and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked pork to the bowl with the papaya mixture.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until every ingredient is well-coated.
- Garnish with crushed roasted peanuts.
- Serve the salad immediately for the best experience. Enjoy this taste of Vietnam!
Tips
- To get the best flavor, let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving, allowing the dressing to soak into the papaya and carrots.
- For a vegetarian version, you can replace the pork with firm tofu, and use soy sauce instead of fish sauce.
- Make sure to use a ripe green papaya for the best texture and flavor.