Tropical Papaya Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lime, juice and zest of
• 1 teaspoon hot bean paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ¼ cup finely diced onions
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 6 cups peeled and julienned papayas
• 1 hot red chili pepper, seeded, veined, and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a bowl combine lime juice, bean paste, sugar, onion, ginger, garlic and salt; mix well.
2. Add papaya, chile pepper, cilantro, toss to combine.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
4. Serve chilled.