Green papaya is one of the best local foods that you can find. It grows like a weed and when peeled and grated, its very much like a carrot.

Green papaya salad is famous is Thailand and solitude farm cafe!

Peel the papaya,( you might want to use gloves, as there is a white liquid released from the skin that is quite alkaline.)

Peel the papaya,( you might want to use gloves, as there is a white liquid released from the skin that is quite alkaline.)

Grate the papaya, and add greens, coriander, lemon, roasted peanut powder, tomatoes,chillies, peppers and salt.

If you use a papaya that is almost riped, you will get orange as well green stands.
This salad is refreshing, tasty and local!