Green Papaya Salad with Rau Ram, Peanuts and Crispy Shallots - Recipes with Wine Pairings

Name: Green Papaya Salad with Rau Ram, Peanuts and Crispy Shallots - Recipes with Wine Pairings
Ingredients: 2 cups canola oil; 6 ounces medium-firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 3- by 3-inch squares, ¼-inch thick; 1 large green papaya (about 2 pounds), peeled, halved, seeded and finely julienned with a mandoline or sharp knife (about 5 cups shredded); ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh rau ram, or a mixture of spearmint and cilantro; ½ English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise into half moons (about 1 cup); 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced; ½ cup pickled carrots; ¼ cup flavored fish sauce; 2 tablespoons shallot oil or canola oil; ¼ cup roasted peanuts, finely chopped, for garnish; ⅓ cup fried shallots , for garnish

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This Vietnamese-inspired recipe is a standout in Napa Valley, which has a long history of excellent French and Italian cuisine.

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Ingredients

2 cups canola oil
6 ounces medium-firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 3- by 3-inch squares, ¼-inch thick
1 large green papaya (about 2 pounds), peeled, halved, seeded and finely julienned with a mandoline or sharp knife (about 5 cups shredded)
½ cup coarsely chopped fresh rau ram, or a mixture of spearmint and cilantro
½ English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise into half moons (about 1 cup)
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
½ cup pickled carrots
¼ cup flavored fish sauce
2 tablespoons shallot oil or canola oil
¼ cup roasted peanuts, finely chopped, for garnish
⅓ cup fried shallots , for garnish