Green Papaya Salad

Ingredients

• 1 firm green papaya – peeled and shredded (discard seeds and membrane)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes – halved lengthways
• 1 cup green beans – cut into thirds
• 2 carrots – julienned
• 3 cloves garlic – minced
• 3 Thai chillies – minced
• 1 Tbsp tamarind paste (soaked in 2 Tbsp hot water)
• 2 Tbsp soya sauce (or fish sauce for a more authentic flavour)
• 2 tsp palm sugar (or coconut sugar)
• ½ cup peanuts
• Juice of 4 limes