Recipes from French Polynesia (Tahiti): Green Papaya Salad

Recipes from French Polynesia

Green Papaya Salad

Country: French Polynesia
Course: Side Dish
Makes: 2-3 servings

Ingredients:

1lb green papaya
2 chili peppers, deseeded and finely sliced
Juice of 2 limes
1-2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions:

Peel the papayas and cut them in half. Remove the seeds and grate into a large bowl.
Add the rest of the ingredients and toss. Serve at once.

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