Title: Chicken Papaya
Categories: Hawaii Chicken
Yield: 4 Servings

2	lb	Chicken thighs
1		Medium green papaya
1		Medium round onion
3		Cloves garlic, crushed
4		Slices fresh ginger
2	ts	Salt
1	ts	Pepper
2	ts	MSG

Peel green papaya and cut into 1 1/2 inch slivers, 1/4 inch thick. Cut onion in half lengthwise and slice. Diagonally slice carrots (Carrots are not mentioned in the ingredients) Remove thigh bone from chicken and cut meat into four pieces, Brown chicken in hot oil. Place chicken in large saucepan and add papaya slivers. Cook over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until papaya is tender. Add seasonings, stir and add carrots. When carrots are tender add onions and stir in well. Thicken mixture if desired with 1/4 c cornstarch and 1/2 c water. Stir in after adding onions. Cover pot and remove from heat. Let stand a few minutes, then serve hot over rice.

Taken from back of a Hawaiian calendar, dated 1973, Honolulu newspaper.

From: Barbara O'keefe Date: 05-22-96 (F) Recipes Ä

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