Papaya Salad

Name: Papaya Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nauruan
Ingredients: 1 green papaya, shredded; 2 limes, juiced; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 hot pepper, sliced; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 carrot, shredded; 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed; 1 clove garlic, minced

Papaya Salad (pah-PIE-yah SAL-ad)

Green Papaya Salad

⏱ Prep Time 15 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 120 kcal

Shredded green papaya tossed with lime, chili, and fish sauce. A crisp, tangy side dish.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 3.0g

Carbs 18.0g

Fat 4.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ fish ⚠ peanuts

Equipment Needed

grater or mandoline mortar

Presentation Guide

Vessel: plate

Garnishes: lime wedge, peanuts

Accompaniments: grilled fish

Ingredients

1 green papaya, shredded
2 limes, juiced
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 hot pepper, sliced
1 tbsp sugar
1 carrot, shredded
2 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed
1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

1
Peel and shred green papaya.
2
Pound garlic and chili in mortar.
3
Add lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar. Mix well.
4
Toss papaya and carrot with dressing.
5
Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top.
6
Serve immediately while crunchy.

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Did You Know?

Papaya trees grow quickly on Nauru and produce fruit year-round in the tropical climate.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

grater or mandoline
mortar

Garnishing

lime wedge, peanuts

Accompaniments

grilled fish

The Story Behind Papaya Salad

Green papaya salad was adopted from Southeast Asian cooking traditions brought by migrant workers to Nauru. The dish was quickly embraced because papayas grow prolifically on the island.

The combination of sour lime, salty fish sauce, and sweet sugar creates an addictive balance of flavors.

This refreshing salad provides a welcome contrast to the rich, coconut-heavy Nauruan diet.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed side dish, any meal 📜 Origins: 20th century

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