How to Eat Papaya

The tropical papaya is commonly served in salads or made into sauces, jams, pickles or juice. Even though it might look mysterious, it's easy to prepare.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Papayas

1. 

   Wash the papaya in cool water.

2. 

   Cut it in half and scoop out the seeds.

3. 

   Peel and slice it into sections, or use a melon baller to scoop out the fruit.

Tips & Warnings

• Save the papaya seeds for use as a garnish or to dry and grind into a pepper-like seasoning.
• Papayas have an enzyme called papain that breaks down protein, making it a great meat tenderizer.
• Wrap papaya leaves around meat before baking or grilling, or marinate papaya chunks with meat before cooking.

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on 9/20/2006 If you have a piece of meat that is tough, just place it on top of a Papaya leaf and cover with another leaf. Leave it for a couple of hours, then cook. Do not leave it too long as the meat will fall to pieces.

on 9/20/2006 Cut the top from a mature yet unripened Papaya (one that has been knocked down by the storm) scoop out the seeds and fill with ground beef or pork, mixed with chopped and grated vegetables. Replace the top. Place in moderate heated oven and bake until fruit is soft. Slice in wedges and serve.

on 9/20/2006 Boil together ground beef and a couple of drops of Papaya sap to make a delicious invalid beef tea. The beef breaks down into small strands and releases the taste to the water.

on 8/8/2006 Squeezing lime juice over papaya gives it a great taste.

on 11/22/2005 Eat a papaya, the papain in the papaya helps control the excessive acid in your stomach. Just wash it, cut it in half, scoop out the seeds, then eat it out of it's skin with a spoon. It's good just the way it is, and it's good for you!