🇳🇷 Nauruan Cuisine

Papaya Salad

Green Papaya Salad

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 120 kcal

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

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.

Did You Know?

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