Spicy Green Papaya Salad (Rica-rica Pepaya Muda)
Rica-rica Pepaya Muda is a traditional spicy green papaya salad from Manado, Indonesia. This refreshing and fiery dish is perfect for hot summer days, and it's packed with flavors that will awaken your taste buds.

Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded green papaya
- 1 tomato, diced
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 red chilies, thinly sliced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded green papaya, diced tomato, sliced shallots, and sliced red chilies.
- In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Pour this dressing over the papaya mixture and toss to combine.
- Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Adjust the seasoning if needed, then serve the rica-rica pepaya muda chilled.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 120 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Large bowl
Tools
Knife Cutting board Small bowl Spoon
Serving suggestions
Serve the rica-rica pepaya muda as a side dish to grilled fish or chicken, or enjoy it on its own as a light and spicy snack.
Tips & tricks
For a milder version, remove the seeds from the red chilies before slicing.
Cost
$5