
Salads & starters
Ļājeļ (ļājeļ)
A fresh salad of grated green papaya, spiced with chili and lime, and softened with coconut. It's ideal as a starter or as a side to grilled dishes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Nutrition facts
268 kcal per serving
- Protein
- 2.7 g
- Carbohydrates
- 14.9 g
- of which sugars
- 13.7 g
- Fat
- 20.6 g
- Fiber
- 6.4 g
Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.
Instructions
- Peel the green papaya, cut it in half, remove the seeds and finely grate the flesh.
- Slice the chili into very thin strips, removing the seeds if you want a milder salad.
- In a bowl, mix the lime juice, sugar, salt and oil.
- Add the grated papaya, the chili and the grated coconut.
- Mix well and let rest for 10 minutes so the flavors develop.
- Adjust the seasoning and serve chilled.
Variations and tips
With carrot. Add a grated carrot for more color and sweetness.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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