Tangy and slightly spicy salad made with ripe papaya. Don't use green papaya, but don't use a super soft ripe papaya either. Choose one that's firm with skin that's just barely starting to turn yellow.
1 papaya
1 bunch green onions
2 tbsp ponzu citrus vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
¼ cup ginger beer
½ cup cilantro
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
rind of one lime
juice of one lime
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp black sesame seeds
2 tbsp ground aleppo pepper
1
Peel papaya and remove the seeds. Slice into matchsticks and place in a large mixing bowl. Add green onions and set aside.
2
Mix the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl with a whisk. Taste for seasoning and adjust to your taste.
3
Fold dressing into papaya to coat evenly while being careful not to squish or break up the papaya. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Ingredients
1 papaya
1 bunch green onions
2 tbsp ponzu citrus vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
¼ cup ginger beer
½ cup cilantro
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
rind of one lime
juice of one lime
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp black sesame seeds
2 tbsp ground aleppo pepper