Green Papaya and Chicken Salad (Gỏi Đu Đủ Gà) is a simple recipe with clear steps and fresh flavour. Crisp, refreshing and balanced. Shredded green papaya is layered with tender chicken, crunchy vegetables and herbs, then finished with a classic Vietnamese lime and fish sauce dressing, peanuts and fried shallots.
First, this dish uses green papaya, cooked chicken, bean sprouts to build flavour without making the method hard to follow. Then, the recipe keeps each step short, so it suits home cooks who want a reliable result.
If you enjoy recipes like this, you can also explore our cooking classes, browse food and wine events, or visit our cookbooks for more Green Papaya and Chicken Salad (Gỏi Đu Đủ Gà) and bean sprouts inspiration.
Green Papaya and Chicken Salad (Gỏi Đu Đủ Gà)
Ingredients
Salad
- 3 cups green papaya julienned, firm and unripe
- 300 g cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 carrot finely julienned
- 1 red capsicum thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- Vietnamese mint leaves handful diced
- coriander leaves handful diced
Dressing
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp fish sauce to taste
- 1 tbsp sugar to taste
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 1 tsp fermented chilli or sliced fresh chilli, to taste
- 2 tbsp water
To Finish
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts crushed
- fried shallots to serve
Instructions
- Peel the papaya, remove the seeds and julienne into fine matchsticks. If very firm or slightly bitter, soak in iced water for 5 to 10 minutes, then drain well.
- Place the papaya, chicken, bean sprouts, carrot, capsicum, cherry tomatoes and herbs into a large bowl.
- Whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, chilli and water until balanced and bright.
- Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently but thoroughly.
- Finish with crushed peanuts and fried shallots and serve immediately.
Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this recipe good for home cooks?
Because Green Papaya and Chicken Salad (Gỏi Đu Đủ Gà) uses a clear method and familiar ingredients, it is easy to follow at home. It also gives strong flavour without adding too many hard steps.
Can I prepare this recipe ahead of time?
Yes. First, prepare the ingredients or dressing ahead. Then, finish the final cooking or assembly close to serving time for the best texture.
Which ingredients matter most in this dish?
The key ingredients are green papaya, cooked chicken, bean sprouts. Therefore, fresh produce and good pantry staples will make the biggest difference to flavour.
Where can I find more recipes like this?
You can explore our cooking classes, browse food and wine events, or visit our cookbooks for more bean sprouts and fresh herbs ideas.