This is really one of my favourite salads, I ate it for the first time in Vietnam and have been making it ever since. Enjoy!
Method
Combine chilli, lime juice, garlic and oil in a bowl. Add prawns. Toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, if time permits.
Place noodles in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Set aside for 10 minutes. Drain. Refresh under cold water. Drain.
For the dressing, combine fish sauce, lime juice and sugar in a screw-top jar. Secure lid and shake.
Place papaya, spring onion, tomato, beansprouts, coriander, mint, basil and noodles in a bowl. Add dressing. Toss to combine.
Heat a frying pan over high heat. Cook prawns, turning, for 3 to 4 minutes or until pink and just cooked through.
Divide papaya mixture between plates. Top with prawns. Serve.