Name: Papaya Salsa
Yield: 1 quart
Ingredients: Grated zest of 2 limes; ½ cup fresh lime juice; 1 fresh jalapeño or serrano pepper; 2 ripe papayas (about 1 pound each); 1 large clove garlic, finely minced; ½ cup finely chopped red onion; ¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantro (fresh coriander)

Preparation info

1 quart

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The New Basics Cookbook

By Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

Published 1989

About

This native tropical American fruit, with its sweet and tart flavor, adds a festive note to snapper, grilled chicken, or grilled shrimp.

Ingredients

2 ripe papayas (about 1 pound each)
1 fresh jalapeño or serrano pepper

Condiment
Raw
Spicy
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Peel the papayas, remove the seeds, and cut the pulp into ¼- to ½-inch cubes. Place them in a medium-size bowl.
Carefully seed and finely chop the jalapeño pepper. (You should have about 1 tablespoon.) Add it to the papaya, along with the remaining ingredients. Toss together gently. Serve this salsa within 4 to 6 hours for a really fresh taste.

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