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How to Cut a Papaya

Learn how to cut a papaya, how to choose a ripe one, how to keep it fresh, and the best ways to enjoy this sweet, tropical fruit!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American, South American
Keyword: how to cut a papaya, how to cut papaya
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 papaya

Instructions

  • Use a sharp knife to trim both ends off the fruit.
    1 papaya
  • Slice the papaya in half lengthwise.
    A hand slicing a papaya in half.
  • Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp in the center.
    A spoon scooping out the black seeds of a papaya half.
  • Use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin.
    A vegetable peeler being used to remove the skin of a papaya.
  • Cut each half of the fruit lengthwise into long strips.
    A papaya being cut into long strips.
  • Rotate the papaya, and slice again width wise to create bite-sized cubes.
    Papaya strips being cut into cubes.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    Pieces of papaya on a cutting board.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 722IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.2mg