How to prepare papaya

You can tell that a papaya is ripe from the slight orange blush on its yellowy green skin.

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Step 1

Cut the papaya in half lengthways.

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Step 2

Using a teaspoon, scoop out the black seeds and discard.

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Step 3

Use a small sharp knife to cut the flesh away from the skin of each half.

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Step 4

Discard the skin and slice the flesh.