Ginger Papaya Salsa

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 ripe papayas, seeded and cubed (or substitute with mango)
• 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, minced finely
• 2 scotch bonnet peppers or 2 habanero peppers, seeded
• 1/3 cup dark rum
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup coconut juice or 1/4 cup coco lopez
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 teaspoons honey
• 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/8 teaspoon anise
• 1/8 teaspoon clove
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 pinch cinnamon

Recipe

• 1 seed and cube papaya (or substitute with mango).
• 2 combine with finely minced crystallized ginger.
• 3 set aside.
• 4 combine the rest of the ingredients in a blender.
• 5 puree just until smooth, about 1 minute.
• 6 pour into a saucepan.
• 7 add papaya and ginger.
• 8 bring to a boil.
• 9 simmer gently for 10 minutes.
• 10 remove from heat and allow to cool.
• 11 note: salsa will keep refrigerated for 4-6 weeks.