Fresh Papaya Mango salsa

this one is my own creation, inspired by a few fresh salsa recipes. haven't made it in a while but just remembered that i've forgotten to share.

chop fresh ripe papaya & mango into small cubes. throw into a bowl that you'll be mixing the salsa in. add lots of finely chopped spring onions & cilantro. add a green chilli, finely chopped again, but to taste. add some garlic - here in Seattle i can buy fresh garlic in spring or early summer or garlic chives at Uwajimaya round the year so i prefer to add that. add a little chopped ginger. finish off with salt & a squeeze of fresh lime.

i like to let this sit for couple hours before serving so that all the flavors fuse well together. trust me, after that, it tastes like pure heaven.

Note: if i don't get fresh ripe mango, i make this only with papaya. some times, depending on the season, i'll even add fresh nectarines chopped into this & also squeeze some fresh orange juice. so feel free to tweak to match your palette, the season & what's locally available fresh.

i've seen recipes for melon salsa couple times in some gourmet zines but haven't gotten around to trying - will have to check that out & let all know about it. if you have a favorite fresh salsa recipe that's different from this, please feel free to share!