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Papayas

Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Bland

    Step 1

    Sprinkle with a splash of citrus juice, a bit of sugar, and a touch of rum!

  2. Overripe

    Step 2

    You can keep a papaya in the refrigerator to slow its ripening, but if it’s already too soft, purée it and use it in ice cream, in a custard, in a marinade (papaya contains a meat-tenderizing enzyme), or on your morning yogurt. (Don’t forget that the seeds are edible, too. Blend them into a salad dressing.)

  3. Unripe

    Step 3

    Close up papayas in a brown paper bag to help them ripen more quickly.

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