Surely you are starting to see the papaya in the greengrocers constantly. This is because, although it is an exotic fruit of Mexican origin, it is becoming very popular in Spain. It is delicious and very easy to use in various recipes. Didn't you know this food? We present it to you.
Welcome papaya!
In greengrocers, along with the typical apples, pears and bananas, we found the papaya. We used to consider it an exotic fruit. However, already building its own space in stores, during most times of the year. It is an oval-shaped fruit with a green color on the outside and intense orange on the inside. Its texture is soft, while its flavor reminiscent of a sweet melon y mature. In addition to providing a large number of benefits to our health.
Papaya is part of the great family, of more than 70 species, of the Caricaceae. Its origin is in Mexico y Central America. However, its production has spread throughout South America, Africa and Asia. Moreover, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, India is the country with higher rate of production of this fruit. More than five million cultivated in 2013. The success of this food is such that even production has started in Spain.
To fully enjoy the Papaya you have to wait until its ideal point of maturation. If, when lightly pressed with a finger, the meat yields smoothly, it means that it is perfectly ripe. In this case, will keep in the fridge for a few days plus. Instead, if you are Verde you better leave her a few days out, in the fruit bowl.
How to introduce it in our recipes?
Surely you have already tried it, but if this is not the case, you have to do it! Then It is delicious and super versatile.. If you don't know how to add it to your recipes we give you any ideas:
- Try mixing it up tropical fruit salad. Bone with pineapple and mango.
- Mix papaya in a glass with lemonade, iced tea or water. So you can fully enjoy its dried fruit flavor.
- Prepare one fresh papaya sauce, mango, jalapeños, red peppers and chipotle chili. It's amazing with fish.
- Add a slice of this exotic frozen fruit to smoothies. Also, you can combine it with pineapple juice, half a frozen banana and Greek yogurt. you will get a true tropical sweetness.
Papaya and oatmeal smoothie
We call it shake, but perfectly could be a smoothie. A drink, without a doubt, that will fill you with energy. Helping you start your day in the most healthy possible. A recipe that will only take you a few minutes to make.
For this you will need:
- 80 gramos de papaya pulp
- 30 grams of flakes oats
- 30 grams of alfalfa sprouts
- 150 milliliters of coconut water
- Half tablespoon of turmeric powder
Its preparation is very simple. All we have to do is pour the ingredients into the blender. Let them mix well until you get a consistent texture y no lumps. We would already have it! Of course, if you want to give it an extra touch and enhance its virtues, you can do so by adding some Sesame seeds and some pumpkin seeds.
Salad
Take a day off the beaten track and Cheer up with a papaya, avocado and ham salad. You can consume it as a main dish or as an accompaniment and its preparation is very simple. The ingredients you will need are:
- Half a bag of mesclun salad
- 150 gramos de papaya
- 40 gramos de cucumber
- 150 gramos de avocado
- 20 grams of fresh cheese
- two handfuls of diced ham
- A handful of walnuts
- Olive oil
- Sal Island
Once we have everything required, we cut the cucumber, papaya and avocado. First in fixed slices, while the rest in small cubes. In this same way we cut the fresh cheese, but in smaller cubes. We place, imitating carpaccio, the cucumber on a tray. Top the salad and add the papaya and avocado. Finally, we add the nuts, ham and cheese. Finishing, add a pinch of salt and a splash of olive oil.
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Papaya is establishing itself as a popular fruit in Spain. Following in the footsteps he once lived avocado. And it is a very healthy and very easy to use. In other words, a perfect resource to opt for if you are looking for a healthier eating alternative. Have you already tried papaya?
