Here’s the best way to cut papaya, plus ideas for using it in recipes.
(Think smoothies, salads or even stir-fries!)
Your papaya will be ready to cut once it’s become more soft and yellow.
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All you need is a cutting board, a chef’s knife and a vegetable peeler.
Step 2
Halve the fruit lengthwise.
Step 3
Use a spoon to scrape away the seeds and pulp from each half.
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Be careful not to scoop too deeply into the fruit or you’ll lose some of the flesh.
Step 4
Use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin.
Step 5
Cut each half lengthwise into long strips.
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Step 6
Chop into bite-size cubes.
To brighten its flavor, sprinkle the papaya with a bit of lime juice before eating.
It’s also delicious simply topped with toasted coconut.
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