Zucchini (Mock Green Papaya) Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

For dressing
1 large garlic clove, minced fine (use a garlic press)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons asian fish sauce or 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, if fish sauce flavor is too strong
1 tablespoon sugar
1 small asian red chile, chopped fine (substitute 1 tsp dried red pepper flakes)
For the salad
2 cups coarsly shredded zucchini
1 carrot, shredded fine
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, crushed

Preparation

In a large bowl whisk together dressing ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
Add zucchini, carrot, and cilantro to dressing, tossing well.
Salad may be made 2 hours ahead and chilled, covered.
Bring salad to room temperature before serving.
Serve salad sprinkled with peanuts.