What is green papaya?

Green papaya is papaya harvested before it ripens, with firm, pale flesh and a neutral, mildly sweet taste. It is eaten as a vegetable, raw in salads or cooked in soups and stir-fries.

How do you prepare green papaya?

Peel the green papaya, cut it in half, scoop out the seeds, and shred it with a grater or julienne peeler, or slice it for soups. Rinse the shreds in cold water to remove the sticky sap.

What does green papaya taste like?

Green papaya has a mild, clean, slightly sweet taste and a crunchy texture like a crisp cucumber or jicama. It absorbs the flavors of dressings and broths.

What dishes use green papaya?

Green papaya is used in Thai som tam, Vietnamese goi du du salad, Filipino chicken tinola and atchara (pickled papaya), and Lao tam mak hoong salad.

Is green papaya the same as ripe papaya?

No, green papaya is the unripe fruit and is treated as a vegetable, while ripe papaya, like Maradol or Hawaiian, is soft, orange and sweet and eaten as a fruit.

How do I store green papaya?

Store whole green papaya in a cool place or the refrigerator and use it soon after buying. Once cut or shredded, refrigerate in a sealed container and use within a few days.

Does green papaya sap irritate skin?

Green papaya sap can irritate sensitive skin in some people, so wear gloves when peeling if you are sensitive and rinse the fruit well after cutting.

Where can I buy green papaya near me?

Weee! sells fresh green papaya and pickled papaya (atchara). Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options.

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Top 5 products for Green Papaya

#1

Green Papaya 1 count

Green Papaya is sold by the piece. Peel, seed and shred it for som tam or papaya salad, or slice it into tinola and other soups.

$2.99 - $4.29

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weee.18406051
It’s easy to order. Like me is in Thailand.
Jane761111
This is my first time buying green papayas. They're huge! I'm thinking of making green papaya and pork rib soup and Thai-style green papaya salad.
weee.7246328
The big one is from Ranch99. This one weee delivered is so Tiny. Too small.
Sandhya Ragam
Fresh and good
nichelhammer
Love how they pack the green papaya
weee.15623402
Big and fresh
weee.18323698
This time the fruit is very big and fresh.
weee.17679290
Nice size thank you
weee.9551606
small green papaya, but not firm. i put my fingers pressed or feels soft
masgusto.16937232
To make with lemon and chili

#2

Angelina Atchara (Pickled Papaya)

Angelina Atchara is Filipino pickled green papaya with a sweet-sour brine. Serve it as a side with fried fish, grilled meats or lechon to cut through the richness.

$3.59 - $4.99

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patriciaapoderado
Yummy, good with pork chops
rubyvvielgo
First time buying this. Looks yummy
Khaleesi
One of my favorite add-on with my meal. I love the blended flavors of sweet, sour and the crunch of sliced bits of papaya. It definitely is an appetite booster.
weee.18448295
Almost Pinas quality atchara! Really good!
Lizamv18
My hubby loves this so much! Repeat order.
Ryan
Very Unique taste but I like it.
boydglenn76
taste a little sweet for me...but still all good.
Jking
Really good atchara! It has a nice sweet and tangy flavor. I just wish it was a little more sour, but overall I really enjoyed it!
brenz
I love it. It's good for a side dish if you gave a fried fish perfect for the partner
Gladys
Well packaged, secured yung order mo. Complete items! Thank you seller!

#3

Atsara Green Papaya 1 bottle

Atsara Green Papaya is a bottle of Filipino pickled green papaya, called atsara or atchara. Serve it as a tangy, crunchy side with grilled or fried dishes.

$10.95

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#4

Green Papaya 1 count

Green Papaya fits the criteria for those desiring a tropical, healthy fruit. Its slightly sweet taste is integral in Asian dishes like Papaya Salad and Thai Curry. Buying it fresh assures the highest quality, while its nutritional content offers various health benefits such as aiding digestion and reducing inflammation. It's a great choice for those seeking nutritious, versatile fruits.

$3.99 - $5.39

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weee.18583024
This is left for my green papaya. The half was used for the stew. It’s sweet and crunchy
akancha.poddar18
Nice papaya
Germinecordial
This green papaya was part of my ordered vegetables/fruits delivered yesterday. It came fresh like newly harvested from the garden. I cooked Tinolang Manok ( aka, Filipino Ginger Chicken Soup) and added Horseradish leaves or Malunggay. Hubby and I devoured this dish over lunch! So delish!
charlita_c
excited to use this for my chicken soup
ThitimaChartnamphet
Kang Som Thai style
melaniebongon
Fresh and best for cooking tinola
Thanyalak
so good, I ordered several time already. 10/10
flipcatwoman
I made this tinolang manok (chicken tinola) with green papaya, fresh ginger, garlic, fish sauce & malunggay. It's served with jasmine rice.
Kurl BryanYere
Intact and same in the product description
Satish
Nice and fresh and raw not ripe that is good like just picked it from the tree

#5

Butterfly Santol, Frozen 850 g

Perfect for vibrant Thai, Vietnamese, and Filipino dishes, this frozen butterfly santol preserves bright, tangy-sweet notes ideal for soups, curries, and salsas. Its fruity acidity pairs well with green papaya salads, adds dimension to green papaya larb, and enhances pickles. Frozen convenience means year-round availability and quick prep. Naturally low-fat, high in fiber, and ready to heat. Great for balanced meals and busy weeknights.

$8.36 - $10.49

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schmoopy
delicious! the fruit around the seed to tough to eat but worth the reward.
yammie
Came with 3 but 2 are very dry out
sor
Still frozen and look fresh , this second time I bought.
Eve
Its frozen cotton fruit/Santol but still so sweet and delicious .
You Y
Pretty good.
weee.16425048
It's a sweet variety both rind and seeds.
LaoongdowParamakas
I like it
Teresamama25
Love it! Gotta order more!
JannineCatembung
So yummy craving satisfied
LisaLisa
I but this again!! So yummy.

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Frequently asked questions

What is green papaya?
Green papaya is papaya harvested before it ripens, with firm, pale flesh and a neutral, mildly sweet taste. It is eaten as a vegetable, raw in salads or cooked in soups and stir-fries.
What does green papaya taste like?
Green papaya has a mild, clean, slightly sweet taste and a crunchy texture like a crisp cucumber or jicama. It absorbs the flavors of dressings and broths.
Is green papaya the same as ripe papaya?
No, green papaya is the unripe fruit and is treated as a vegetable, while ripe papaya, like Maradol or Hawaiian, is soft, orange and sweet and eaten as a fruit.
Does green papaya sap irritate skin?
Green papaya sap can irritate sensitive skin in some people, so wear gloves when peeling if you are sensitive and rinse the fruit well after cutting.

How do you prepare green papaya?
Peel the green papaya, cut it in half, scoop out the seeds, and shred it with a grater or julienne peeler, or slice it for soups. Rinse the shreds in cold water to remove the sticky sap.
What dishes use green papaya?
Green papaya is used in Thai som tam, Vietnamese goi du du salad, Filipino chicken tinola and atchara (pickled papaya), and Lao tam mak hoong salad.
How do I store green papaya?
Store whole green papaya in a cool place or the refrigerator and use it soon after buying. Once cut or shredded, refrigerate in a sealed container and use within a few days.
Where can I buy green papaya near me?
Weee! sells fresh green papaya and pickled papaya (atchara). Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options.

weee.18406051
It’s easy to order. Like me is in Thailand.
Jane761111
This is my first time buying green papayas. They're huge! I'm thinking of making green papaya and pork rib soup and Thai-style green papaya salad.
weee.7246328
The big one is from Ranch99. This one weee delivered is so Tiny. Too small.
Sandhya Ragam
Fresh and good
nichelhammer
Love how they pack the green papaya
weee.15623402
Big and fresh
weee.18323698
This time the fruit is very big and fresh.
weee.17679290
Nice size thank you
weee.9551606
small green papaya, but not firm. i put my fingers pressed or feels soft
masgusto.16937232
To make with lemon and chili
patriciaapoderado
Yummy, good with pork chops
rubyvvielgo
First time buying this. Looks yummy
Khaleesi
One of my favorite add-on with my meal. I love the blended flavors of sweet, sour and the crunch of sliced bits of papaya. It definitely is an appetite booster.
weee.18448295
Almost Pinas quality atchara! Really good!
Lizamv18
My hubby loves this so much! Repeat order.
Ryan
Very Unique taste but I like it.
boydglenn76
taste a little sweet for me...but still all good.
Jking
Really good atchara! It has a nice sweet and tangy flavor. I just wish it was a little more sour, but overall I really enjoyed it!
brenz
I love it. It's good for a side dish if you gave a fried fish perfect for the partner
Gladys
Well packaged, secured yung order mo. Complete items! Thank you seller!
weee.18583024
This is left for my green papaya. The half was used for the stew. It’s sweet and crunchy
akancha.poddar18
Nice papaya
Germinecordial
This green papaya was part of my ordered vegetables/fruits delivered yesterday. It came fresh like newly harvested from the garden. I cooked Tinolang Manok ( aka, Filipino Ginger Chicken Soup) and added Horseradish leaves or Malunggay. Hubby and I devoured this dish over lunch! So delish!
charlita_c
excited to use this for my chicken soup
ThitimaChartnamphet
Kang Som Thai style
melaniebongon
Fresh and best for cooking tinola
Thanyalak
so good, I ordered several time already. 10/10
flipcatwoman
I made this tinolang manok (chicken tinola) with green papaya, fresh ginger, garlic, fish sauce & malunggay. It's served with jasmine rice.
Kurl BryanYere
Intact and same in the product description
Satish
Nice and fresh and raw not ripe that is good like just picked it from the tree
schmoopy
delicious! the fruit around the seed to tough to eat but worth the reward.
yammie
Came with 3 but 2 are very dry out
sor
Still frozen and look fresh , this second time I bought.
Eve
Its frozen cotton fruit/Santol but still so sweet and delicious .
You Y
Pretty good.
weee.16425048
It's a sweet variety both rind and seeds.
LaoongdowParamakas
I like it
Teresamama25
Love it! Gotta order more!
JannineCatembung
So yummy craving satisfied
LisaLisa
I but this again!! So yummy.
Trixie
Fresh and delicious, I've bought it many times.
sweettato1918
I’m very disappointed with the quality of the rambutans I received. Almost 20 of them were spoiled and had to be thrown away. As shown in the photo, I separated the spoiled ones from the good ones, which are still in the bag. However, I must say that all the other fruits I ordered were fresh and of excellent quality. I was very happy with those items. I just wish the rambutans had been as good as the rest.
weee.9597157
Sweeet fresh
Yenphinguyenthi111
The rambutans are all spoiled, that's terrible.
Irma Floridalma
Very good quality, very tasty
jclardejesus
Rambutan is always on my bucket list it never fails my taste bud, fresh and crunchy sweet, just buy yours from Wee you won’t be disappointed
aelia0819
This were really bad, they are rotten, how can you give a bad product to your customers
Pattama
Second time order, over half a case look like this.
Tuan
I ordered one box and half of it was damaged.
tammyaiden
It's not tasty when it's black.