Caribbean Red papaya
going from whole to chopped
easy, fast and neat
Caribbean Red papaya
Slice off the bottom
Place Caribbean Red papaya on its side. Cut off 2 to 3 inches of the bottom, enough to view the seed cavity.
Caribbean Red papaya
Scoop out the seeds
Holding the cut bottom over a bowl, scoop out most of the seeds with a large spoon.
optional
Slice off the peel
Caribbean Red papaya
Stand the fruit up.
Slice off the peel in thin, downward slices.
Leave enough peel at top to hold and turn the fruit.
Position a spoon below to easily pick up the slippery peels.
Caribbean Red papaya
Trim the bottom
Place the papaya back on its side.
Hold the top of the papaya while you trim any remaining peel off the bottom.
Caribbean Red papaya
Cut off the top
With the peel off, cut off about 2 to 3 inches off the top.
Caribbean Red papaya
For cubes or long slices
Slice down the middle of the papaya.
Caribbean Red papaya
For the seedless option
Flip over to show seed cavity. Scoop out any remaining seeds and any white fibers.
Caribbean Red papaya
Flip it!
If chopping for salads, turn the papaya seed cavity down, and slice lengthwise to your desired width for your cubes or long slices.
Caribbean Red papaya
For cubes
Turn the chopping board and slice across the papaya for bite-sized chunks.
Caribbean Red papaya
papaya ready to go
Salads, salsa, sides, desserts and smoothies await
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