1 each ripe papaya, about 6 long
1 sugar, to taste
1 fresh lime juice, to taste
Directions
Peel the papaya & cut in half. Spoon out the seeds & keep them in a
small container in the refrigerator.
Cut the papaya into chunks & reduce to a liquid puree in the food
processor. Add the sugar & lime juice. If the puree is too thick,
stir in a little water, but be very careful that you do not add too
much water or you will lose the consistency.
Serve in fruit cups with a dab of the reserved seeds in the centre of
each serving.
Virginie & George Ebart, "Down-Island Caribbean Cookery"
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Fruit; Soup
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