
Green Papaya Nuong
Smoky grilled green papaya with a bright marinade — charred edges, juicy centre, and a squeeze of lime to finish. Ready in 22 minutes including prep.
Ingredients
- Honey1 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
- White Pepper1 tsp
- Lime1, juiced
- Fish Sauce2 tbsp
- Shallots3 cloves, crushed
- Green Papaya1, shredded
- Lemongrass2 stalks
- Neutral Oil2 tbsp
Optional extras
- Mint Leaveshandful, to finish
Instructions
- 1
Whisk the Neutral Oil, lime juice, garlic, white pepper and salt into a quick marinade.
- 2
Coat the green papaya completely and let it sit for at least 20 minutes (overnight is even better).
- 3
Get the grill or griddle pan screaming hot.
- 4
Grill the green papaya in a single layer, turning once, until charred in spots and cooked through.
- 5
Rest for 5 minutes, then finish with mint leaves and extra lime.
Chef's tip
Don't move the green papaya for the first 3 minutes; a proper crust releases itself.
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