Recipe

On a warm summer evening, picture yourself with a chilled coconut water in hand and a vibrant green papaya salad in front of you. With the Geedel Vegetable Chopper, you can skip the arm-aching work of hand-shredding—its fine blade creates delicate “hair-thin” papaya strands in moments, while long beans and tomatoes are prepped with just a light press. All ingredients come together in minutes, tasting fresher than takeout and bringing authentic Thai flavor right to your table. Perfect for solo cooling refreshment or sharing with friends, this salad turns any space into a summer oasis—no heat, all vibe.

Ingredients

1/2 green papaya (approx. 200g, choose firm fruit for crispness)

1 small handful long beans (approx. 50g, ends trimmed)

4 small tomatoes (approx. 80g, choose tangy-sweet variety)

1 lime (juiced + 1 slice reserved for garnish)

2 cloves garlic

2 bird's eye chilies (adjust to taste)

3 fresh shrimp (cooked, peeled, optional)

1 tbsp fish sauce

1 tsp palm sugar (or granulated sugar)

20g crushed roasted peanuts

1 small sprig cilantro (leaves reserved for garnish)

Steps

1.  Shred the Papaya: Achieve "Hair-Thin Strands" with the Vegetable Chopper

Peel the green papaya and cut into 5cm long strips. Feed them into the Geedel Vegetable Chopper in vegetable chopper mode—the fine-shredding blade is sharp and doesn't tear, press down 2-3 times while holding the non-slip base, and you get distinct, separate strands, twice as fast as a box grater. Toss the shredded papaya with a small pinch of salt, let sit for 5 minutes to release moisture, enhancing crispness.

2.  Prep Beans & Tomatoes: The Veggie Chopper Creates "Bite-Sized" Pieces

Cut the long beans into 5cm segments. Place them into the Geedel Vegetable Chopper fitted with the medium blade, press once to get 1cm pieces. Halve the small tomatoes, place in the chopper, and press gently once to quarter them (controlled pressure prevents crushing). Combine the beans, tomatoes, and papaya strands—prepping is neat and organized.

3.  Make the Dressing & Combine: Recreate the Rustic Night Market Texture

Pound the garlic and chilies into a rough paste using a mortar and pestle (or mince finely). Add lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves (the dressing can be temporarily held in the Geedel's container, no need for an extra bowl). Pour the dressing over the ingredients in the bowl. Add the shrimp (if using) and half the crushed peanuts. Toss vigorously for about 30 seconds, ensuring every strand is coated. Plate the salad, sprinkle with remaining peanuts and cilantro leaves, and garnish with the lime slice—the papaya strands glisten, the tomatoes are vibrant red, looking straight from a Thai night market stall.

4.  Beat the Heat & Enjoy: A Burst of Sour, Spicy, Sweet, and Savory

Take a big bite: the papaya strands offer a satisfying "crisp crunch," the tomatoes burst with juice, the shrimp are springy, the chili heat is balanced by the lime's acidity, finishing with the fragrance of peanuts. Serve with sticky rice or iced coconut water, and the summer lethargy instantly dissipates—this is the right way to refresh!

Geedel – Your Easy Summer Hero

Want Thai green papaya salad but hate the shredding and chopping mess? The Geedel Vegetable Chopper makes it simple: create crisp papaya strands effortlessly, chop beans and tomatoes neatly, and avoid onion tears—all with minimal cleanup. Its container holds prepped ingredients or dressing, so you get fewer bowls and less clutter. Now enjoy fresh, authentic night market flavor anytime, without the wait or work. Summer freshness made simple.