Green Papaya Salad - Oliver's Markets

Ingredients

• 1 large or 2 small garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon dry-roasted peanuts
• 2 fresh serrano chilis, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon raw or white sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried shrimp (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1-2 tablespoons fish sauce to taste
• 1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 pound fresh green beans, chopped into 1" lengths (optional)
• 1 small to medium (unripe) papaya or if green papaya is unavailable, use equivalent amount of coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots).
• Lettuce for serving (optional)