How to eat papaya seeds

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Method 2 of 2: Drying and Grinding the Seeds
Tips
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What do you need
Raw papaya seeds
Drying and grinding of seeds

1 Cut the papaya in half and remove the seeds. Place the ripe papaya on a cutting board and cut it in half lengthwise.Take a spoon and remove the seeds from each half of the papaya.

Eat the papaya fruit or refrigerate it. Place the papaya in an airtight container and store for no more than 5-7 days.

2 Add 1 tablespoon (15 g) papaya seeds to smoothies. Although papaya seeds add a bitter flavor to the smoothie, it can be masked with other ingredients. Try making a tropical smoothie by mixing:

1 measuring cup (225 g) pineapple pulp
1 cup (230 g) papaya pulp
1 tablespoon (15 g) raw papaya seeds
1 teaspoon (2 g) fresh ginger
½ measuring cup (120 ml) water;
½ measuring cup (120 ml) coconut milk
3-4 ice cubes;
honey to taste.

3 Add raw seeds to food for a spicy treat. If you want to include more papaya seeds in your meal, or simply prepare a unique dish, add 2-3 seeds to the finished dish before serving. For example, papaya seeds can be used to decorate salad, soup, grilled meats, or grilled vegetables.

The seeds can be left intact or slightly crushed.

4 Grind papaya seeds to make Hawaiian salad dressing. Combine all the ingredients in a blender for a bittersweet sauce that's great with a salad of herbs, chopped onions, or papaya slices. Grind them until completely homogeneous. You will need:

1/3 cup (80 ml) rice vinegar
1/3 measuring cup (80 ml) canola oil
half a small sweet onion;
1 tablespoon (12 g) honey
½ teaspoon (2.5 g) salt
½ teaspoon (1 g) dry mustard
one and a half tablespoons (22 grams) of fresh papaya seeds.

5 Make a delicious marinade for chicken, beef steak, or pork. Transfer all of the seeds from one papaya fruit to a large bowl, then add 1 clove of minced garlic, ¼ measuring cup (60 ml) coconut cream, 2 tablespoons (2 g) chopped cilantro, and 1 tablespoon (6 g) minced fresh ginger, and Mix all this with a broom. Then remove the zest from one lemon and one lime and add to the bowl along with the juice from both fruits. Place the meat or chicken in the marinade bowl and refrigerate for 1–24 hours.

When it's time to cook chicken, steak, or pork, remove it from the marinade. Then place the meat on the hot grill and cook to the desired degree of doneness.

6 Combine papaya seeds with vinegar and spices to make a hot sauce. Place 6 tablespoons (90 g) of fresh papaya seeds in a blender and add 4 tablespoons (60 ml) of apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) salt, ½ teaspoon (6 g) honey, and 1 clove of garlic. After that, grind the ingredients until completely homogeneous.

Use this hot sauce instead of sriracha or tabasco sauce.

Advice: for an even spicier sauce, add ¾ teaspoon (0.5) fresh horseradish.

Method 2 of 2: Drying and Grinding the Seeds

1 Cut the papaya in half lengthways and remove the seeds. Place the ripe papaya on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut it in half lengthwise. Then take a spoon and carefully remove the dark seeds from each half.
- To tell if the fruit is ripe, see if the skin turns yellow and press lightly on the fruit. It should be a little soft.
2 Rinse the seeds under cold water. Transfer the seeds to a fine sieve and rinse them in cold water. Rub the seeds with your hands to remove the sticky shell. Continue washing the seeds until they are no longer sticky.
- Be sure to rinse off this sticky shell from the seeds, otherwise they may deteriorate.
3 Preheat oven to 66 ° C and place seeds on a baking sheet. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the papaya seeds over it. The seeds should be in one layer - this will dry out faster.
- The parchment paper will keep the seeds from sticking to the baking sheet as they dry.
4 Place the seeds in the oven for 2-4 hours. Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven and wait for the seeds to dry.At the end, they will become harder and wrinkle slightly.
- You can use a vegetable dryer if you wish. Check your owner's manual to determine how much to dry regular seeds.
5 Grind the seeds and use the powder instead of ground black pepper. When the seeds have cooled, pour them into a mortar and grind with a pestle until you get the desired grind. After that, try seasoning the dishes with ground papaya seeds instead of black pepper.
- Dried papaya seeds can be stored dry at room temperature for several years. Throw away the seeds if mold develops on them.
Advice: If you want to grind a large amount of seeds, put them in a spice mill and grind.
6 Combine ground papaya seeds with other spices to make a dry marinade. To make a strong dry marinade, combine equal amounts of ground papaya seeds, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and garlic powder. You can also add your favorite spices or herbs to the marinade, such as cumin, curry, or coriander.
- Rub the marinade over the steak, chicken breast, pork chop, or ribs. Then place them on the grill for a smoky flavor.
7 Try baking something with ground papaya seeds. One to two teaspoons (2-4 grams) of ground papaya seeds, along with spices and baking powder or baking soda, can be added to baked goods. For example, add it to a papaya muffin, banana bread, or spice bread.
- Ground papaya seeds will add some spice to your baked goods. Try adding them to breads or savory biscuits as well!

Tips

The taste of papaya seeds can take some getting used to. If you didn't like them the first time, try them again!
Papaya seeds can be eaten raw, but they taste bitter and can cause stomach upset. Before eating large amounts of seeds, try 1-2 seeds to test your body's response.