Papaya salad
Papaya salad from Dominica. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
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- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- —
- Total
- 15 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Cut, peel and shred papaya. I used a hand julienne shredder. If you don't have a shredder, use a grater. Peel and shred carrots.
Ingredients
- Green papaya½
- Lemon15 ml
- Saltto taste
- Carrot1
- Cherry Tomatoes237 ml
- Spring onion118 ml
- Peanuts59 ml
- Garlic15 ml
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Cut, peel and shred papaya. I used a hand julienne shredder. If you don't have a shredder, use a grater.
Step 2
Peel and shred carrots.
Step 3
Cut green onions really small Slice tomatoes down the middle I then combined all ingredients I topped it with the peanuts
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Substitutions
lemon → lime
Same acidity, different perfume. Taste before you repeat the squeeze.
tomato (passata or canned chopped tomatoes) → passata or canned chopped tomatoes
Canned tomatoes are often better than pale fresh ones out of season.
onion → shallot
Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion
1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.
Tips
- Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
History & culture
Editorial cultural notes have not been written for this imported dish.
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Inspired by
Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
Questions about this recipe
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How long does Papaya salad take?
15 min all in — 15 min prep. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Peanuts. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at to taste.
What can I use instead?
lemon → lime. Same acidity, different perfume. Taste before you repeat the squeeze. tomato (passata or canned chopped tomatoes) → passata or canned chopped tomatoes. Canned tomatoes are often better than pale fresh ones out of season. onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.