大象传媒

by Dr Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed

If you're lucky enough to find yourself a ripe papaya, this smooth, silky lassi is a wonderful way to enjoy it!

Drinks and cocktails

Buyer's guide

Choose golden, slightly soft papaya.

Storage

Store at room temperature for maximum flavour. If mottled green, allow to ripen.

Preparation

Scoop out the seeds before serving. These can be eaten in savoury dishes. They have a peppery flavour and crunchy texture.

Papaya is very sweet and needs lemon or lime juice to bring out its flavour. Peel and seed and use in salsas and savoury salads mixed with fresh coriander, mango, chilli, fish, shellfish or meat. Ripe papaya is also good in tropical fruit salads and pur茅ed in smoothies.

Use green papaya as a vegetable or turn into pickle. It is particularly good raw in Thai salads such as green papaya with sweet crispy pork.