Cucumber-Papaya Salad

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Hawaiian Barbecue Emeril Style

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (4)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(4)

Prep Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

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Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 20 min
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Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon minced Hawaiian chiles or chile paste
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 large papaya, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 lettuce leaves

Directions

Sprinkle the cucumber with salt and let drain in a colander for 20 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.

In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, oil, chiles, and ginger. Add the cucumber, papaya, and cilantro and toss. Line a serving platter or 4 individual plates with lettuce leaves, and top each with about 1/2 cup of salad.

Serve.

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recipe Cucumber-Papaya Salad
Mike Moreno Valley, CA 09-27-2007
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Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this several times with the Paniolo Hawaiian Cowboy Steak. I've even experimented by adding mango to the marinade.... It's awsome every time!Read more
recipe Cucumber-Papaya Salad
Anonymous 07-21-2007
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Great recipe - even w/ substitutes
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This tastes fantasic with mangoes instead of papaya!
recipe Cucumber-Papaya Salad
Michelle Hubertus, WI 04-24-2007
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Refreshingly different
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This is a great salad or salsa for a shrimp or crab salad. I use serrano chilies and sprinkle cayenne on top before serving.... YUMMY!Read more
recipe Cucumber-Papaya Salad
Ashley Attleboro, MA 06-23-2006
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unique
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

i served this at a cookout and was a great alternative to a conventional side dish but not for someone who doesnt like... ginger. good for an adventurous palatte with the chile paste which i had a hard time finding but in the end i found it in the ethnic food section and the subtle spicy flavor was well worth it!Read more