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Fresh Thai Green Papaya

Fresh Thai Green Papaya

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Thai Papaya (green) 

Thai Name: Malagor Dip

It can be safe to say that life in Thailand would be significantly different if there was no Papaya. The reason for this will be explained further down, but Papaya is one of the staple fruits in the Thai diet.

Papaya is grown throughout the tropical world, not only in South East Asia, it is also produced in South America and South Africa, although it is South East Asia which is the largest exporter.

Green Papaya is a large fruit, and can grow up to 12 inches in length, and 3-4 inches in circumference. It is dark green, with lighter green ribs, and is firm when squeezed. Alone, Papaya is fairly tasteless, it is when it is used as the filler food for a range of Thai dishes that it’s taste becomes known.

Hands down the most well known dish in Thailand which utilises Papaya is Som Tum, Spicy Papaya Salad. Almost every Thai person will eat Som Tum several times a week, and always as a standalone meal or as a snack, very popular at lunchtimes. Som Tum is often too flavoursome for Western taste, mainly due to the fact it is made with Pla Ra (fermented fish sauce), which is an acquired taste to say the least.

Our Asian Fruits and Vegetables are air freighted weekly from Thailand, ensuring you receive the freshest and highest quality produce available.

(Approx 650g)

Storage: it is essential that you read the storage instructions below.

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To keep fresh Thai green papaya, refrigerate the whole, unpeeled fruit wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or foil in the crisper drawer. This helps slow down the ripening process. For pre-shredded green papaya, store it in a plastic bag with a paper towel to absorb moisture and use it within a few days.

For Whole Green Papaya:

Refrigerate:
Keep it in the refrigerator to slow down ripening.
Wrap it well: Wrap the whole fruit tightly in plastic wrap or foil to prevent it from drying out and to minimize air exposure.
Use it whole:
Peel and cut only the amount needed for a recipe at a time to prevent the exposed flesh from softening quickly.
For Pre-shredded or Cut Green Papaya:
Plastic bag with paper towel: Store pre-shredded or cut green papaya in a plastic bag with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
Refrigerate:
Keep it in the refrigerator.
Use promptly: Use pre-shredded green papaya within a few days for best texture, as it may soften over time.
Important Considerations:
Ripening:
Green papayas continue to ripen after being picked, so refrigeration is key to keeping them unripe.
Firmness: Green papaya is best used when it's firm and not overly soft or mushy.
Freezing:
Freezing pre-shredded green papaya is an option for longer-term storage, but it may affect the texture.