Green Papaya (Malaysia)

A firm, unripe tropical fruit (青木瓜/qīng mù guā) with a mild, neutral flavour and satisfying crunch. A cornerstone of Southeast Asian cooking — best known in Thai green papaya salad (som tam) and Cantonese soups, where it adds a natural sweetness and tenderises the broth. Rich in enzymes, vitamin C, and fibre.