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Papaya Salsa

Papaya Salsa

by Divina P in Test Kitchen

This vibrant salsa is a great accompaniment to fish, prawns, scallops or chicken.

Serves
2 cups
Active Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins

Step 1: Toast the sesame seeds

Toast the sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp black sesame seeds

In a pan over medium heat, toast sesame seeds until lightly golden brown.

Transfer to plate and let cool.

Step 2: Prepare the papaya

Prepare the papaya
  • 1 small ripe firm papaya

Cut the both ends of the papaya. Place the base of the papaya on a chopping board. Peel with a chef's knife from top to bottom.

Cut in half and remove seeds and scrape the fiber with a spoon.

Cut into 1/4-inch dice. Transfer to a bowl.

Step 3: Combine the ingredients

Combine the ingredients
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped
  • 1 tsp chili oil*
  • 1 tsp pure black sesame oil
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Add all the ingredients to a bowl with the papaya along with the toasted sesame seeds.

Allow the salsa to sit for 30 minutes. Serve with your choice of protein.

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Notes

Papaya contains the enzyme papain that helps digest protein.

You can substitute papaya with mango or pineapple.

Mint leaves can be substituted with cilantro leaves.

* Chili oil can be found at Chinese or Asian grocery stores.

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Sesame Seeds - Like the Combo

Nice touch Divina...

by Joe G | April 19, 2008 | Permalink

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