A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Ripe flesh ranges from yellow-orange to reddish orange, around a cavity of dark seeds. This is papaya, not Chinese quince.
In the kitchen
Ripe flesh is eaten fresh or blended into drinks such as papaya milk. Green papaya is used differently, including in salads.
Ripeness changes texture and use: ripe papaya is soft and sweet; unripe fruit is firmer. Cultivars vary in color and shape.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有木瓜吗？
Does this dish contain Papaya?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
