Papaya tips

Green papaya ripens at room temperature in about 3-5 days. Ripe papaya can be refrigerated for a week. Green papaya can be usedin salsa and added to stews or soups like a vegetable. Papaya seeds are peppery and can be pulverized for salad dressing andmarinade. Add a slice of lemon or lime to a papaya half at breakfast or lunch to enhance the papaya flavor. For dessert, add a dip of sorbet to a papaya half.