Shredded unripe green papaya tossed with lime juice, chilli, garlic, and fish sauce, a refreshing Seychellois version of a pan-Asian classic.
Ingredients
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1 large green papaya, peeled and shredded
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 small chilli, minced
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Juice of 3 limes
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1 tbsp sugar
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1 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce
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2 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed
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Fresh coriander leaves
Instructions
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1
Peel the green papaya and shred into thin julienne strips using a grater or peeler.
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2
In a small bowl, mix lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, garlic, and chilli until sugar dissolves.
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3
Pour dressing over shredded papaya and toss well to coat every strand.
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4
Let marinate five minutes for flavours to develop.
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5
Top with crushed peanuts and coriander. Serve immediately.
Did You Know?
Green papaya salad was adopted into Seychellois cuisine through the Southeast Asian communities that settled in the islands during the 20th century.