Step 1
Peel the papaya and shred using a papaya peeler or box grater.
Step 2
Discard the ends of the snake beans and cut into 4cm long pieces.
Step 3
Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves.
Step 4
Peel the garlic cloves and crush in a pestle and mortar.
Step 5
Add the chilies and bruise into a paste.
Step 6
Add the snake beans and dried shrimp and lightly bruised. Do the same for the tomatoes.
Step 7
Make the dressing by mixing the lime juice, sugar, fish sauce and water. Adjust the saltiness, sweetness, or tartness to your liking.
Step 8
Do a taste test. Take a small amount of papaya and add 1 tablespoon of dressing. Mix well. Taste and adjust as needed.
Step 9
Add the papaya to the mortar and the dressing. Mix well.
Step 10
Garnish with coarsely chopped roasted peanuts. Usually served with sticky rice.