它是什么？
Papayas are luscious tropical fruits with smooth green or greenish-yellow skin. The flesh of papayas ranges from yellow-orange to salmon-toned, and tastes peachy-apricoty, with a musky note. Unripe or green papayas, which have a crunchy texture and sweet-tart flavor, are often used in savory salads and curries in Southeast Asian cuisines.
Originally from Central America, papayas are now cultivated in tropical climates around the world in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. The two most common types are Mexican and Hawaiian. Oval-shaped Mexican papayas are the largest—up to 10 lb.—and have greenish-yellow skin, coral flesh, and a gently musky flavor. Hawaiian papayas are generally about 1 lb. and pear-shaped, with more-golden skin and sweeter, paler flesh. A third kind of papaya, the Caribbean, has become increasingly common. It’s the brightest and sweetest of the bunch.
How to choose:
Ripe papayas range in color from green to yellow and everywhere in between. A mottled, spotty look is okay, as long as the papaya feels heavy for its size. A ripe papaya should give when pressed; it should feel a little softer than a mango.
水果成熟后木瓜皮肤变黄。所有绿色的皮肤都没有压力下的绿色，已经挑选了太早，无法进一步成熟，但通常在辣泰国沙拉中使用。如果一个食谱需要绿色木瓜，请寻找一个完全绿色的食谱，并牢固地触摸（肉可能仍然是奶油黄色；请参见上面的照片）。那些绿色斑点且在轻微压力下的绿色斑点需要长达一周的时间才能在室温下成熟。将它们存放在纸袋中的速度成熟。一旦皮肤全黄色，木瓜就成熟了。虽然皮肤上的小斑点虽然很好，但请避免有柔软斑点或霉菌的水果。
How to prep:
The creamy texture and mildly sweet flavor of papaya is great in ice cream, mousses, custards, and fruit salads, as well as salsas or vinaigrettes to serve over fish or chicken. It can be a creamy filling for pies or bars, and makes a moist rum or coconut cake. For breakfast or a snack, cut papaya into chunks and sprinkle with chile powder or salt and lime juice—complementary additions that are popular in tropical regions.
Papain, an enzyme in papayas, tenderizes meat, so papayas are often used in marinades for beef or pork. The enzyme will prevent gelatin from setting, so papayas can’t be used in gelatin desserts.
In addition to tart and piquant flavors, papayas pair well with warm flavors like nutmeg, allspice, and ginger, and with tangy fruits like mango, pineapple, and strawberries.
How to store:
整个成熟的木瓜最多可以冷藏三天。可以将切割的木瓜包裹和冷藏一两天。
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