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How to Cut Papaya
This guide will walk you through How to Cut Papaya into slices and cubes quickly and confidently so you can enjoy this tropical fruit's delicious flavor!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 33 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ripe papaya
Instructions
- Using a large sharp knife, cut the papaya in half lengthwise.
- Using a spoon, scoop out the black seeds from both halves along with the sticky membrane attached to the seeds.
- To peel the skin, hold the halved papaya vertically, and use your knife to peel off the skin, being careful not to peel away too much of the flesh.
- Discard the skin and slice the flesh into desired shapes.
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Cut the Papaya into desired shape
- Thin slices: Turn the papaya hollow side down, then cut thin slices around the curvature of the papaya crosswise.
- Bite Sized Cubes: Turn the papaya hollow side down, then cut wide slices around the curvature of the papaya crosswise. Then cut each wedge into bite-sized chunks.
Notes
- Store papaya after cutting in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days. To prevent the cut papaya from getting mushy and to help absorb any extra moisture, place a paper towel in the container.
- To freeze: Spread the papaya pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze until the papaya is firm. Transfer the frozen pieces to a freezer bag and store.
Nutrition Information
Calories
33kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
138mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
722IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 33
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 33kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 722IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.