In addition to being eaten as a fruit, papaya milk is a well-known "Taiwanese delicacy". The immature green papaya is a good food, and it is delicious when mixed and boiled. It can be eaten, drunk, and eaten, and has a wide range of uses. How to choose to save and continue reading!
Papaya is originally called "papaya" and is known as "Wanfeng Fruit". It is originally produced in Hot Teng America and belongs to Hot Teng Fruit Tree. In the late Qing Dynasty, it was introduced to Taiwan's planting in Guangdong. Currently, "Taiwan Farm No. 2" is the main cultivated product, which is developed by the Chinese by themselves. Others include Taiwan Farm No. 1, 3, 5, and 6, which can be produced throughout the year, and September to November is the peak period.
{9 Aid digestionPapaya contains rich nutrients such as turmeric, organic acid, protein, fiber, vitamin A, B, B1, B2, C, and calcium, iron, etc. If you plan an immature fruit, white milk will flow out. Therefore, it is also called "milk melon", which is said to help girls raise breasts and increase milk after giving birth. According to the ancient saying "replenish the shape with shape", but avoid eating too much undercooked green papaya at one time to avoid causing damage to the stomach.
The papaya enzymes contained in papaya have the effect of softening meat and helping the digestion of the kidney and stomach. They are suitable for cooking meat or soup. The appropriate amount can promote gastric peristalsis and aid digestion, but if the amount is excessive, it is easy to cause gastric and abdominal distension.
●Please buy: Ripe papaya is long pear-shaped and full and straight, with concave in the lower half, the peel is smooth and fine, without any pressure, and the color is green or red. If the outer skin is evenly powdered, the freshness is higher.
If you choose green papaya, it is better to have heavy feel, green color, and hard and flexible flesh; choose green stalks as much as possible. If the juice is slightly pressed, it will be fresher; if the stalks are yellow, it means that the meat is softer, and it is not suitable for mixing and only cooked.
●Save tips: Ripe papaya or green papaya can be stored for 1 to 2 days at room temperature. If it cannot be eaten in a short period of time, it can be stored for 4 to 5 days. After wrapping it with a paper, put it in a cool place or put it in a rice jar. The color will be turned yellow or red for about 2 to 3 days.
Green papaya can be stored in the refrigerator for about 1 week. If it has been cut, it is recommended to wrap it in a fresh film and refrigerate it. After eating it within 2 to 3 days, otherwise the melon meat will easily melt and affect the taste.
(This article is authorized to be reprinted from Taiwan’s good food)