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Pawpaw (Papaya) and Lime Juice

Fresh Pawpaw and Lime Juice celebrates the extraordinary quality of Nigerian pawpaw (Carica papaya) — a fruit that grows abundantly across Nigeria and has a sweet, luscious, slightly musky flavour that is beautifully complemented by the sharp acidity of fresh lime. Nigerian pawpaws, particularly the large, deeply orange-fleshed varieties grown in South-West and South-East Nigeria, have a richness and sweetness that makes them among the finest pawpaws in the world.

Pawpaw (Papaya) and Lime Juice, Nigerian cooking

Ingredients

  • Half a big ripe fresh pawpaw (papaya), seeds removed, flesh cut into chunks
  • Juice of 2 big fresh limes
  • 2 glasses of cold water
  • A small amount of honey — optional, only if the pawpaw is not fully ripe
  • A tiny pinch of salt
  • A small piece of fresh ginger — optional
  • Ice cubes

Method

  1. 01

    Preparing the Pawpaw. Halve the pawpaw. Scoop out all the black seeds and discard. Scoop or peel the flesh from the skin. Cut into large chunks.

  2. 02

    Blending. Place pawpaw chunks, cold water and ginger if using in a blender. Blend at high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until completely smooth.

  3. 03

    Adding Lime. Add the fresh lime juice and a tiny pinch of salt. Blend briefly to combine.

  4. 04

    Serving. Taste and add honey only if needed. Pour over ice in glasses.

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