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paris_yank:eat:preparein:recipes:green_papaya_salad [2026/02/05 05:50] – created parisyankparis_yank:eat:preparein:recipes:green_papaya_salad [2026/02/28 07:17] (current) – [Why Green Papaya?] parisyank
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 ===== Why Green Papaya? ===== ===== Why Green Papaya? =====
  
-Green (unripe) papaya is completely different from the sweet orange fruit you see at regular supermarkets. Green papaya is:+Green (unripe) papaya is completely different from the sweet orange fruit you see at regular supermarkets. **Green papaya** is:
   * **Firm and crisp**, similar to jicama or daikon radish   * **Firm and crisp**, similar to jicama or daikon radish
   * **Neutral in flavor**, allowing it to absorb dressing   * **Neutral in flavor**, allowing it to absorb dressing
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 **Substitutes (Not Ideal But Workable):** **Substitutes (Not Ideal But Workable):**
 +  * **Cabbage:** Surprisingly decent, especially Napa cabbage, shredded very thin. Number ONE substitute. We encourage you to substitute cabbage for green papaya. Use "cabbage" instead of "green papaya" in the following recipes
   * **Green mango:** Traditional substitute in Thailand, tart and crunchy   * **Green mango:** Traditional substitute in Thailand, tart and crunchy
-  * **Cabbage:** Surprisingly decent, especially Napa cabbage, shredded very thin 
   * **Jicama:** Crisp and neutral, though less authentic   * **Jicama:** Crisp and neutral, though less authentic
   * **Kohlrabi:** Good crunch and neutral flavor   * **Kohlrabi:** Good crunch and neutral flavor
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   * Asian or Indian markets   * Asian or Indian markets
   * Can omit, but adds depth   * Can omit, but adds depth
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 ===== Conclusion ===== ===== Conclusion =====
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