Step 1

Immerse the grated green papaya in a large bowl of warm water for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Step 2

Place the garlic, peppers, crab, lemongrass, prahok, in a mortar and beat with a pestle until well crushed.

Step 3

Add the papaya, carrots and soy sprouts and gently pound for a minute to combine.

Step 4

Place the mixture in a salad bowl and add the rest of the ingredients.

Step 5

Mix well for a few minutes to combine the flavors and for the palm sugar to completely dissolve.