Green Papaya Salad with Dried Beef

Method

1. 1 Shred the green papaya into strips, then soak in ice water to make it crispy, and squeeze out the excess water thoroughly.
2. 2 To make the Northern-style salad dressing: vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, and chopped chili peppers; the sourness should be more prominent than the sweetness.
3. 3 Mix the papaya with the dressing and let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors, then drain off the excess liquid.
4. 4 Tear the dried beef into shreds and gently mix it into the salad.
5. 5 Sprinkle with crushed roasted peanuts and chopped herbs, and serve immediately.