Shredded unripe papaya tossed with lime, piri-piri, peanuts, and fresh herbs, a refreshing Mozambican take on tropical salad.
Ingredients
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1 large green papaya, peeled and shredded
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2 limes, juiced
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2 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed
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1 piri-piri chili, minced
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1 small red onion, thinly sliced
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Fresh cilantro, chopped
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Fresh mint, chopped
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1 tbsp vegetable oil
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Salt to taste
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1 tsp sugar
Instructions
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1
Peel the green papaya, halve it, remove seeds, and shred using a grater or mandoline into thin strips.
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2
Toss shredded papaya with salt and let stand for five minutes, then squeeze out any excess moisture.
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3
Make dressing by whisking together lime juice, oil, sugar, piri-piri, and a pinch of salt until combined.
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4
Add sliced red onion, cilantro, and mint to the papaya and toss with the dressing until evenly coated.
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5
Sprinkle crushed peanuts over the top and toss once more gently to distribute throughout the salad.
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6
Serve immediately as a crisp, refreshing side dish alongside grilled fish or chicken.
Did You Know?
Green papaya salad is popular across Southeast Asia, but the Mozambican version uses piri-piri and peanuts for a distinctly African twist.