How to Cook with Red Papaya

Red papaya is a fruit commonly referred to as pawpaw and is native to the Americas. It is rich in healthy nutrients, but often people are unsure of how to prepare it. Taste offered a few tips:

Having bought a red papaya, store it at room temperature until it is ripe. You can tell this once the fruit has softened like an avocado does. Once ripe, store it in the fridge for up to three days.

When it comes to using red papaya in dishes, it can be used in a multitude of ways. The dark orange flesh brings a unique colour to any dish and its sweet, tropical flesh is perfect for desserts and cakes. Add to a delicious salsa and serve with jerk chicken, make a smoothie, team with prawns or just eat on its own. Your options are endless.

To prepare a red papaya, cut through the middle, remove the seeds and skin and take away the flesh. Chop to your desired size and add to your favourite dish.

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Mireille Kilgour has been an entrepreneur for 35 years in the hospitality sector. French born, she has been an accomplished business owner and operator for a number of Sydney venues. Leading the industry with high profile institutions such as Lamrock Café Bondi, she has endless passion for the industry, and now has the pleasure of supporting restaurants to fill their tables with the new Good Food Gift Card program.

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