Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 1: Making a Papaya Smoothie
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Papaya was cultivated in Mexico many centuries ago, and now this fruit has become one of the most popular treats. Papaya has the shape of an eggplant and has a green rind with orange flesh inside. This fruit is a great source of fiber, potassium, vitamin A and C. Learn how to cut up papaya and prepare it in three different ways: salad, smoothie, and sorbet.

Steps

1. 1 If the fruit is too soft and smells too sweet, then it is already too ripe for eating. And if it is green and hard, then it needs to ripen within a few days. Leave it on the countertop and let it turn a little yellow.
   • Both large Caribbean fruits and small Hawaiian fruits can be tested for ripeness in this way.
   • It is very easy to damage papayas, so carry the fruit home with care from the store.
2. 2 Wash the papaya. The green skin of the fruit is inedible, but it is very important to rinse the fruit to prevent the inside of the fruit from getting dirty when cutting.
3. 3 Place the papaya on a flat surface. Use a cutting board or countertop. The papaya fruit is very juicy, so you will likely need to stock up on a tea towel to clean up afterwards.
4. 4 Slice the papaya. The fruit is very tender on the inside, so handle it with care. Use the sharpest knife you have or a serrated bread knife to make the cut smooth. Start cutting at the top of the fruit.
5. 5 Slice the papaya in half lengthwise. Make sure the inner flesh is fresh and ripe.
6. 6 Remove the seeds from the papaya halves. Use a spoon to remove the black seeds and sticky fibers that cover them.
7. 7 Slice the papaya halves across. Peel each quarter.
8. 8 Cut the papaya into wedges. Eat papaya fresh or use in one of the following recipes.

Method 1 of 1: Making a Papaya Smoothie

1. 1 Prepare papaya with other fruits. Rinse the fruit, cut it lengthwise, remove the seeds and rind. Cut the fruit into several large pieces. The papaya smoothie is delicious on its own, but you can add other fruits as well. Here are some options:
   • Fresh or frozen blueberries. Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and make a very healthy smoothie when paired with papaya.
   • Kiwi and avocado. Kiwi will accentuate the sweetness of the papaya with its rich flavor, and the avocado will add a special creamy texture to the smoothie.
   • Spinach or kale. Making a green smoothie will be a great way to get a serving of vegetables for breakfast. Papaya is such a sweet fruit that you won't taste green vegetables.
2. 2 Prepare the base. Papaya goes well with both cream and juices. Try one of the following for a smoothie base:
   • A glass of flavored or plain yogurt.
   • A glass of almond milk or cashew milk.
   • A glass of orange or apple juice.
3. 3 Add some additional ingredients. You can enhance your smoothie with additional ingredients to make it a complete meal.
   • Some protein powder.
   • A few tablespoons of chia seeds.
   • A tablespoon of peanut or almond butter.
4. 4 Combine the ingredients in a blender. Place the fruit, base, and optional ingredients in a blender. Place the lid on the blender and turn it on to mix the ingredients completely.
   • If you don't like a thick smoothie, then add more juice, milk, or water.
   • If you prefer a thick smoothie, you can add a few tablespoons of oatmeal. Beat until smooth.
5. 5 Serve smoothies. Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve with a straw. If the smoothie is too thick, you can eat it with a spoon.

Tips

• If you cut unripe and green fruit, it can give off a sticky and viscous liquid that is difficult to remove from the surface, so be careful when cooking papaya on a cutting board.

Warnings

• Be careful when cutting papaya with a knife. Since the papaya is a very soft fruit, the knife can slip off easily.

What do you need

• Knife
• Cutting board
• A spoon
• Ingredients for papaya salad, smoothie and sorbet