Green papaya is most often used in savory dishes because they have….

Little of the tropical sweetness associated with ripe Hawaiian or Mexican papaya. Grated into salads it has a crunchy, cucumber-like texture, mild flavor. To prepare, cut in half, remove seeds. Remove skin with vegetable peeler, paring knife. To store, chill only when ripe. Serve within a day or two or its fragile flavor will be lost.