Five Spice Papaya Steak With Parsnip Pineapple Rice
Papaya wasn’t always a favorite of mine. Even as a teenager, the few times I tried it, it kind of left me cold. Not that I often saw it around the grocery aisles in Switzerland, where I lived at the time. I guess it took a more evolved adult palate – and a few trips to warmer climates – for me to fully appreciate the delicacy of the papaya. And of course there was Papaya King in New York where papaya, orange and God-knows-what-other mystery additives and flavorings tranformed the fruit into a sugary smoothie tasting nothing whatever like itself! I’m not even sure papaya was in there at all!…
Papaya Noodles In Mustard Sauce
Papaya meat is my favorite color in the whole world, so it’s certainly no surprise that I’m a big fan of this fabulous fruit! In this recipe, currants soaked in apple cider vinegar give bite to this elegant, orange dish. Add dehydrated green beans and the meal is so lush and freshly colored, it’s almost too pretty to eat. No doubt, this would be a great meal to serve when you have guests – although I’ve noticed that there are a number of people out there who don’t particularly warm to the bright papaya. It’s crazy; I think they’re incredible! I have to admit that there’s many a morning that…
