The Thai dish of som tam, or green papaya salad, is wonderfully refreshing. In restaurants, it's served as the cook makes it. But Thailand’s street stalls and specialist som tam shops will ...

Papaya jam. Homemade papaya jam is easier than you think and brings a touch of the tropics to your breakfast or snack time.

Blend the papaya pieces to form a puree. 2. In a small bowl, mix the custard powder with ¼ cup milk and set aside. 3. In a vessel, boil the rest of the milk until it reduces to around ⅓ or ½ its ...

Choose golden, slightly soft papaya. Scoop out the seeds before serving. These can be eaten in savoury dishes. They have a peppery flavour and crunchy texture. Papaya is very sweet and needs lemon ...

Tender papaya mixed in with elaichi, ghee and walnuts to make a delicious halwa. Cook over high heat and when it starts to make a hissing sound, lower the heat and let cook for two minutes. 3. When ...

Larger fruits, like papayas, are harder to identify when it comes to ripeness. Fortunately, getting familiar with papayas' signs of ripeness is easy. When picking a papaya, look for one that is yellow ...